The Shift Manager
Correct me if I'm wrong.
I have always been of the opinion that the priveledged position of shift manager in a signalling centre is more than signalling knowledge (helps I know) but importantly, how people are treated. These people are the signalmen and women on the operating floor, not forgetting the S&T and Pway., and on a good day, a Station Supervisor who knows what he is doing.
I have been a signalman and shift manager and, gasps of amazement, a Station Supervisor in a few places.
I haven't burst (run through to southerners) any points, nor had any derailments - yes Mr Studart I have had two in a section but it was a foggy and very Scottish night and he did pass my starter at danger - today that would be called Cat A.....I did manage to put the 1015 Edinburgh - Dundee into Haymarket shed one Saturday morning many, many years ago. But that is about it., you don't really want more detail do you?
I am leaving because, I'm not sure where today's railway is going....and of course my being 453 years old is a factor. I am going to take my cameras and head for some sunshine ......I think I deserve it.
Certain peope are invited to visit......... Names? you already know who you are.
I love you Mother Victoria , when you realise that, it will be too late.
I have always been of the opinion that the priveledged position of shift manager in a signalling centre is more than signalling knowledge (helps I know) but importantly, how people are treated. These people are the signalmen and women on the operating floor, not forgetting the S&T and Pway., and on a good day, a Station Supervisor who knows what he is doing.
I have been a signalman and shift manager and, gasps of amazement, a Station Supervisor in a few places.
I haven't burst (run through to southerners) any points, nor had any derailments - yes Mr Studart I have had two in a section but it was a foggy and very Scottish night and he did pass my starter at danger - today that would be called Cat A.....I did manage to put the 1015 Edinburgh - Dundee into Haymarket shed one Saturday morning many, many years ago. But that is about it., you don't really want more detail do you?
I am leaving because, I'm not sure where today's railway is going....and of course my being 453 years old is a factor. I am going to take my cameras and head for some sunshine ......I think I deserve it.
Certain peope are invited to visit......... Names? you already know who you are.
I love you Mother Victoria , when you realise that, it will be too late.
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