Chris the Driver @Chris_TheDriver
Hello, I am a driver for @SW_Help. All views my own and don't necessarily reflect those of South Western Railway. DM always open. southwesternrailway.com At the pointy end Joined May 2017-
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16 hours ago, I was on the New York Subway, now I’m back on the SW Mainline…
125 hours. 47 miles walked (over 105,000 steps). Countless Subway journeys. Fantastic sights. Decent people. Great food. Lovely weather. Beautiful cherry blossom. New York, we are pooped but we will return.
Hang onnnnnn…. This isn’t Waterloo…!
Arrived in a new city for both Mrs Driver and me: hello New York. Thanks @gabi_runs for the advice on the app, cleared immigration in quick time and already in the hotel. 125hrs to explore starts…. NOW!!!
All done and that is me on leave now until the 29th. Look after my railway!
Time to go home. P4 at Waterloo hosts my final set of the day: 455856 & 455902 are now preparing to work 2G41 to Guildford via Cobham.
Turning back on P3 at Dorking, it is 455857’s turn to lead out 455707 as we work 1D26 back up to Waterloo. I think I’ll have a sit down when I get there!
Change of stock: I have 455707 & 455857 now. Now boarding on P2 at Waterloo for those who want to travel on 1D17 to Dorking.
A lovely day today, though a tad chilly! 455734 & 455735 to start with, now boarding on P2 at Guildford for 2D18 to Waterloo via Epsom.
G’mornin’ world! Last day of the current run and a sign-on at 07:19 for job 11. Epsom, Dorking and Cobham for me today with a Windsor Side route refresh tucked in the middle for good measure.
Morning all! Day 2 of 3 is a non-driving turn: I will be completing cycle 4 of the company’s Driver Development programme. This is a day spent refreshing rule changes, considering hot topics and completing company-wide CBT sessions.
I did call up to try to take a colleague off but it was refused as I was the only spare driver available in the area. There being nothing for me to do, however, I have been released.
This is a wonderful story from one of life’s good guys. I first met Sam when he used to spot me at Clapham Junction and, knowing that he loves to collect our schedule cards, I always carried a block of photocopies of mine to give to him. I am hugely proud of how far he has come.
This is a wonderful story from one of life’s good guys. I first met Sam when he used to spot me at Clapham Junction and, knowing that he loves to collect our schedule cards, I always carried a block of photocopies of mine to give to him. I am hugely proud of how far he has come.
Morning all! I’m back in for day 1 of 3 of a new run and I am spare today. 07:32 sign-on and nothing for me currently. I’ll have a look at the jobs a bit later on and, if still unused, I’ll see if there is someone that I can take off the end of their duty.
I am here, in uniform… what’s going on…?
Back at base and that is me done with driving trains for a while now. It’s strike day tomorrow (please only travel if absolutely necessary) and then I am using up the last of my ad hoc leave. Back on the Iron Road on the 16th.
Time to go home (and when I get there, I’m staying!) Back in the cab of 455727 as it leads out 455705 from P3 at Waterloo as 2F37 to Guildford via Woking.
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Had a very enjoyable afternoon in the pub with some colleagues 😊
@Chris_TheDriver Not bad though. Did you have to change anywhere?
@Chris_TheDriver Here are my NYC Subway photos.
@Chris_TheDriver @Thighsofsteel1 Blimey will you stay awake?!
@Chris_TheDriver Driving or just the train home after the trip?
I was truly humbled by the kindness you guys offered up the other day. If you need faith in humanity restoring you can count on Team Tall Bloke to do it 😊 Wherever you are when the sun rises today I hope it reveals a wonderful day for you xx
Let the fun begin!
Good morning everyone.l This is the final day I wake up as a Gatwick Airport Dispatcher After today, Nathan The Bat Waver is no more 🥲 I cannot promise that I won’t cry at least once every hour
@Chris_TheDriver Impressive amount of city walking!!! Welcome home and I hope that the jet lag ain't too bad
@Chris_TheDriver I needed a holiday to get over pur holiday there 🤣🤣 was also glad to get home to the peace and quiet 🤣
@Chris_TheDriver Oh wow I'm so glad you had a fabulous time. Did you walk in the country? Or all those hours in the city?!
@Chris_TheDriver Chrysler Building is prettier than the Empire State Building Did you take the Staten Island ferry? Best way to see the Statue
@Chris_TheDriver @Flying_Vixen I used to travel home on leave from the navy on trains. Until virgin dumped the Pompey Birmingham direct service. Couldn’t be arsed with London on a Friday afternoon with a kitbag.
@Chris_TheDriver @Flying_Vixen I honestly thought you was a lifelong rail employee
Last bit for today & then one more until some guaranteed ☀️ & warmth! ✈️
@Chris_TheDriver I think as a thank you for everyone following you, you should bring that lovely sunny blue sky home with you to cheer us all up 🤣🤣
I always said I liked my trains in red 😉 The dotted line has been officially signed and I'm delighted to announce that from May, I'll be making the move westwards to join the esteemed ranks of the Cardiff Conductors. I look forward to seeing you all on the rails in Wales soon!
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