Re: How can we make trains run later?

[David Johnson <trainman@ozemail.com.au>]

Ray McDermott wrote:

> It looks as though the learning period will be about the same for
> destination indicators (buses seem to have no problem in this area).  The
> Tangaras have been around for more than a decade and the indicators still do
> not work.

Very few Tangaras have operable indicator boards, and only two sets have legible
ones, one of which the control box is missing, meaning it can't be changed.

The S set indicator boards have the same control unit as on the busses, and work
most of the time (when the driver types the numbers in).  However, I don't
believe that any drivers have been trained in their operation, except for a
sticker in most cabs.  As their use would be an extra duty, I also wonder if a
few cents an hour pay rise would be appropriate for drivers to use them?

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David Johnson
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