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  Exclamation Thread: 2014 - London Study group
Post: 2014 - London Study group
We had a meeting last night of the 2013 London group, and decided that since we all probably failed again this year, it was time to start the 2014 group. We have heard rumours that Firas may be set...
 Alasdair London 2 18,024 20-11-2013, 03:33 PM
    Thread: R E A D - T H E - Q U E S T I O N ! !
Post: RE: R E A D - T H E - Q U E S T...
DON'T-MAKE-THE-QUESTION-SO-TRICKY-TO-UNDERSTAND!! At the exam review each examiner in turn will stand up with an amused chortle, and say; "if only the candidates would read the question". Why do...
 Alasdair General exam advice 4 24,170 19-11-2013, 11:05 PM
    Thread: A4 blank
Post: RE: A4 blank
Thanks for sticking that up Peter
 Alasdair Answer sheets 1 14,225 26-07-2013, 11:05 AM
    Thread: 1. Mod 1, chapter 1
Post: RE: 1. Mod 1, chapter 1
Was the Argentinian accident caused by some kind of level crossing failure? Looks like the barrier was stuck halfway down. Anyway must get on with my homework....
 Alasdair Module 1 & Module 7 3 25,819 21-01-2013, 11:28 PM
    Thread: 2010 Exam
Post: RE: 2010 Exam
Ahhrggg, I think I flunked it. Spent forever trying to figure out how the point table for that twin single slip crossover thing worked (317 was it?). Suddenly woke up and realised how little time I ha...
 Alasdair Studying for Mod 3 8 44,976 07-10-2010, 01:00 AM
    Thread: Wide to Gauge Trap Points
Post: RE: Wide to Gauge Trap Points
We use them on the Underground for centre turnback sidings, for example at Rayner's Lane. The neat part is that each switch rail is paired with a point forming the other half of a crossover from the r...
 Alasdair Miscellaneous Module 2 Topics 11 80,033 07-10-2010, 12:51 AM
    Thread: Reduced overlap
Post: RE: Reduced overlap
We were discussing the stepping up of warner routes today. Is the only way of stepping up a warner to main by setting a route from the exit signal, or can the signaller overset the main route on top ...
 Alasdair Principles Queries etc 12 81,569 09-09-2010, 08:54 PM
    Thread: My Attempt at 2004 CTs Table Format
Post: RE: My Attempt at 2004 CTs
Thanks Peter, Excellent advice, and I had spent ages trying to figure out what ARAFOAL stood for - now I know. Alasdair
 Alasdair 2004 6 32,612 09-09-2010, 08:47 PM
    Thread: My Attempt at 2004 CTs Table Format
Post: RE: My Attempt at 2004 CTs
Priyank, That's what I was going to say... no to be honest I'd forgotten and was wandering where the attachment went myself, thanks PJW.
Alasdair 2004 6 32,612 08-09-2010, 09:24 PM
  Toungue Thread: My Attempt at 2004 CTs Table Format
Post: My Attempt at 2004 CTs Table Format
Peter, or anyone else... My attempt at the 2004 CT question. I would especially appreciate any comments about the table format - I'm desperately practising trying to do the things faster, so am awa...
 Alasdair 2004 6 32,612 07-09-2010, 01:38 PM
  Shy Thread: London Based Mod 3 study group
Post: London Based Mod 3 study group
Dear All, We (this evening) started our mod 3 study group, concentrating on control tables. Anyone is welcome to join us (especially if you work on the big railway). We are meeting on Thursday ...
 Alasdair London 0 9,091 08-07-2010, 10:18 PM
    Thread: Mod 2 study group - Holborn
Post: RE: Mod 2 study group - Holborn
Stuart, Thanks for organising that - see you there! I'll bring the biscuits. Alasdair
 Alasdair London 1 17,815 08-03-2010, 12:35 PM
    Thread: Is approach release fail safe?
Post: RE: Is approach release fail safe?
nagaraju_dw, To the best of my knowledge for approach control, we use delta tracks (or position detectors or track circuits) to start a timing relay (JR) which proves the speed of the approaching t...
 Alasdair Principles Queries etc 9 61,068 07-03-2010, 05:42 PM
    Thread: 2004 Exam Paper
Post: RE: 2004 Exam Paper
Thanks merlin, I've got some I picked up at the Signet workshop last summer - but they are the real thing - far to complex to reproduce in the exam.
 Alasdair 2004 2 13,824 20-02-2010, 01:27 PM
    Thread: 2010 Study group
Post: RE: 2010 Study group
Thanks
 Alasdair Studying for Mod 3 14 71,514 19-02-2010, 06:39 PM
    Thread: 2010 Study group
Post: RE: 2010 Study group
In tha case is there any chance that I could get a hold of the 2004 paper from someone, I got a nice letter from the IRSE last week saying "thanks for the exam fees, and we'll be sending the study DVD...
 Alasdair Studying for Mod 3 14 71,514 19-02-2010, 12:15 PM
    Thread: 2010 Study group
Post: RE: 2010 Study group
I would be interested in trying to do the same paper at the same time, and don't really feel a need for secrecy in a private group. At the risk of creating more work for the "Super Moderator", would...
 Alasdair Studying for Mod 3 14 71,514 18-02-2010, 05:59 PM
    Thread: Virtual Study Group
Post: RE: Virtual Study Group
Can I join the virtual study group this year please Thanks Alasdair
 Alasdair Studing for Module 2 39 222,743 15-11-2009, 04:59 PM
    Thread: Metro Layout
Post: RE: Metro Layout
Dear adikarina & nicklawford, I am also looking at doing the metro layout for module 2, although I'm not intending on taking it until next year (Oct 2010). I probably can find some bits of information...
 Alasdair Miscellaneous Module 2 Topics 12 68,207 05-08-2009, 12:12 AM