I'm joining the dark side!

bookworm_020 · 10-21-08, 07:39 PM

YAHOOOO!!!!

From the "If you can't beat them, join them" files

I've just been informed that I have been recommened to become a train driver!

After 15+ years of being at the mercy of them, I get to take some more control of my train trip.

The fact that I get a seat and never have to sit next to an overweight nutter eating curry who has never used deoderant in their life is a plus, not to mention fulfilling the dream of every 5 year old boy has about what they want to do when they grow up.

And they pay me for riding the train, instead of asking me to hand over money!!!

baggygreen · 10-21-08, 07:43 PM

Congrats!

Lord knows you'll be better off at the front rather than in the rear!

SteamWake · 10-21-08, 07:46 PM

Congrats !

Good luck on your carrrier !

Keep your eyes open for those foamers now

Task Force · 10-21-08, 08:05 PM

Im glad you got the job you want. So what kind of train is it.

TarJak · 10-21-08, 08:40 PM

Congrats! CityRail or CountryLink? or another state of being entirely?

August · 10-21-08, 09:31 PM

That is so cool!

bookworm_020 · 10-22-08, 12:35 AM

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Originally Posted by TarJak

Congrats! CityRail or CountryLink? or another state of being entirely?

Cityrail Surburban network, just the electrics, no long distances trips.

At least I'll always get a window seat!

Raptor1 · 10-22-08, 05:16 AM

So, you're gonne be a train driver, eh?

Konovalov · 10-22-08, 06:08 AM

Congrats Bookworm.

Just remember however that you are driving a train and not a submarine or U-boat.

On a slightly related topic I have read much about how the train network back in Sydney is a total disaster right now. Overloaded capacity, loads of delays and all kinds of problems. Is this the case? :hmm: It's only been about 6 years since I moved from home in Manly, Sydney to London, UK. If it is true how did the whole train and public transport network go tits-up so quickly?

EDIT: The below quote and linked article is an example of what I mean about problems with the public transport system in Sydney. This article in the SMH came out today by chance.

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THE long-delayed $2.3 billion Epping to Chatswood Rail Line has been hit by another critical problem: noise levels in the carriages so deafening that transport chiefs fear commuters will not want to use the service.

The problem surfaced when the first train was run through the 12.5-kilometre tunnel about six months ago but has still not been solved, despite an intended February opening.

The Herald has been told that noise levels during the 15-minute journey hit 90 decibels, the equivalent of a Boeing 737 coming in to land.

baggygreen · 10-22-08, 03:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Konovalov

Congrats Bookworm.

Just remember however that you are driving a train and not a submarine or U-boat.

On a slightly related topic I have read much about how the train network back in Sydney is a total disaster right now. Overloaded capacity, loads of delays and all kinds of problems. Is this the case? :hmm: It's only been about 6 years since I moved from home in Manly, Sydney to London, UK. If it is true how did the whole train and public transport network go tits-up so quickly?

EDIT: The below quote and linked article is an example of what I mean about problems with the public transport system in Sydney. This article in the SMH came out today by chance.

Quote:

THE long-delayed $2.3 billion Epping to Chatswood Rail Line has been hit by another critical problem: noise levels in the carriages so deafening that transport chiefs fear commuters will not want to use the service.

The problem surfaced when the first train was run through the 12.5-kilometre tunnel about six months ago but has still not been solved, despite an intended February opening.

The Herald has been told that noise levels during the 15-minute journey hit 90 decibels, the equivalent of a Boeing 737 coming in to land.

Those poor bastards in NSW have got Morris Iemma to thank, the Premier who did the impossible and made NSW's rail network worse!

In all seriousness though, as soon as the Olympic visitors had left, the public transport system up there started going downhill at a quicker and quicker rate.

bookworm_020 · 10-22-08, 05:44 PM

Raptor1 - I wish they would fit my train like that, but I'll guess I'll just have to dream it instead!

Oberon - Sorry to here about your colour blindness, I do suffer from it as well, but at only a minor level, so I passed the eye test! You should have seen the doctors face when she saw I ticked colour blindness, heart operation and asthma!

Don't worry

all in the past and none have any effect of me now!

Konovalov - Most of it's true, the peak hours are bad. The fact that fuel has gone up in price so much has ment that the number of people catching public transport has increased faster than planned. The fact that much need work to increase the capacity of the network has been put off or canceled, and replaced by pie in the sky plans that never happen has ment that it just get worse.

I'm not suprised that the Chatswood - Epping line is suffering problems, like the fact that it can't take the newer trains due to it being too steep for them!

Baggygreen - The problems with the rail network are more than Iemma's fault, the fact that no real work in improving the network has been done for over 30 years shows that it is the fault of many a government to do anything. Now because of the inaction, it's going to cost alot more to do less!

JHuschke · 10-22-08, 06:18 AM

So..we're joining Darth Vader..but what about Darth Sidious?

Jimbuna · 10-22-08, 10:51 AM

Congrats....now we know who to blame for all the delays

Oberon · 10-22-08, 10:56 AM

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Congrats mate anyway and good luck. I was going to go into the railways, I looked forward to it most of my childhood, always wanted to be a train driver. However, fate kicked me in the balls by making me red/green colour blind, so now I'm a waiter...

10-21-08, 07:39 PM	#1
bookworm_020 Navy Seal Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Sinking ships off the Australian coast Posts: 5,966 Downloads: 1 Uploads: 0	I'm joining the dark side! YAHOOOO!!!! From the "If you can't beat them, join them" files I've just been informed that I have been recommened to become a train driver! After 15+ years of being at the mercy of them, I get to take some more control of my train trip. The fact that I get a seat and never have to sit next to an overweight nutter eating curry who has never used deoderant in their life is a plus, not to mention fulfilling the dream of every 5 year old boy has about what they want to do when they grow up. And they pay me for riding the train, instead of asking me to hand over money!!! __________________ "There is always one person in any organization who knows whats going on, That person must be fired"

10-21-08, 08:05 PM	#4
Task Force Rear Admiral Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: SPACE!!!! Posts: 10,142 Downloads: 85 Uploads: 0	Im glad you got the job you want. So what kind of train is it. __________________ Task Force industries "Taking control of the world, one mind at a time"

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August Wayfaring Stranger Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 23,197 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	That is so cool! __________________ Flanked by life and the funeral pyre. Putting on a show for you to see.

10-22-08, 05:16 AM	#8
Raptor1 Navy Seal Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Stavka Posts: 8,211 Downloads: 13 Uploads: 0	So, you're gonne be a train driver, eh? __________________ Current Eastern Front status: Probable Victory

10-22-08, 05:44 PM	#11
bookworm_020 Navy Seal Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Sinking ships off the Australian coast Posts: 5,966 Downloads: 1 Uploads: 0	Raptor1 - I wish they would fit my train like that, but I'll guess I'll just have to dream it instead! Oberon - Sorry to here about your colour blindness, I do suffer from it as well, but at only a minor level, so I passed the eye test! You should have seen the doctors face when she saw I ticked colour blindness, heart operation and asthma! Don't worry all in the past and none have any effect of me now! Konovalov - Most of it's true, the peak hours are bad. The fact that fuel has gone up in price so much has ment that the number of people catching public transport has increased faster than planned. The fact that much need work to increase the capacity of the network has been put off or canceled, and replaced by pie in the sky plans that never happen has ment that it just get worse. I'm not suprised that the Chatswood - Epping line is suffering problems, like the fact that it can't take the newer trains due to it being too steep for them! Baggygreen - The problems with the rail network are more than Iemma's fault, the fact that no real work in improving the network has been done for over 30 years shows that it is the fault of many a government to do anything. Now because of the inaction, it's going to cost alot more to do less! __________________ "There is always one person in any organization who knows whats going on, That person must be fired"

10-21-08, 07:43 PM	#2
baggygreen Sea Lord Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Canberra, ACT, Down Under (really On Top) Posts: 1,880 Downloads: 7 Uploads: 0	Congrats! Lord knows you'll be better off at the front rather than in the rear!

10-21-08, 07:46 PM	#3
SteamWake Rear Admiral Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 13,224 Downloads: 5 Uploads: 0	Congrats ! Good luck on your carrrier ! Keep your eyes open for those foamers now

10-21-08, 08:40 PM	#5
TarJak Fleet Admiral Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 17,052 Downloads: 150 Uploads: 8	Congrats! CityRail or CountryLink? or another state of being entirely?

10-22-08, 06:18 AM	#12
JHuschke XO Join Date: May 2008 Location: Munich, Germany Posts: 432 Downloads: 32 Uploads: 0	So..we're joining Darth Vader..but what about Darth Sidious?

10-22-08, 10:51 AM	#13
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 190,525 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	Congrats....now we know who to blame for all the delays __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!

10-22-08, 10:56 AM	#14
Oberon Lucky Jack Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 25,976 Downloads: 61 Uploads: 20	CAUTION, IMAGE WITH SWEARING * * * * * * * * * * * * * Congrats mate anyway and good luck. I was going to go into the railways, I looked forward to it most of my childhood, always wanted to be a train driver. However, fate kicked me in the balls by making me red/green colour blind, so now I'm a waiter...