MIC (Mutual Improvement Class)
An invitation to join everyone on the train was not to be turned down! It started out bright and early and that included the sunshine!
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The group began gathering at the 125 platform at Minffordd at 8:45am.
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Sarah was our guard for the day, Stephen, our new Caernarfon Station Manager and Hazel, who doubles as a guard and controller, were two of the group leaders and our Safety Manager was along as a group leader and to ensure the safety of everyone trackside.
After a chat about track safety, as many of the group hadn’t got Hi Viz jackets, the group was split into two and Tim and Dan gave a talk about the signalling system.
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Negotiated the crossing at Penrhyn and onto the1st stop Rhiw Goch for more signalling information.
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Bonnie and I were instructed to get back on the train as the loop system was being operated and could trap her paws! She was a bit miffed!
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Back on the train, Hazel, Phil, Stephen and Nick were preparing their groups for potential scenarios – “The train comes to a halt at Leadmine curve – you are the crew” They then had to, in their groups, follow the ‘train failed in section procedure’ and get rescued! There was a discussion about names of different sections of the track that have changed over the years! Another scenario was “The train comes to a halt above Garnedd Tunnel” – nominate someone to act as guard and go find out the emergency. Initially it was thought that someone had pulled the emergency cord but when asked, no-one admitted it
`! It was then deemed to be a medical emergency and discussions followed regarding how you would carry out CPR or use a Defibrillator – The railway is hoping they will be issued to all train as many of the staff on the trains are qualified 1st Aiders. They have all been trained on using a defibrillator and also how to work from the head end in a confined space such as the aisle of a carriage in the event there is a need to carry out CPR.
I certainly found it very interesting as an observer and I am sure everyone got value from the exercises.
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Big thank you to Tim and Ben for driving the Vale and Castle and also, thank you everyone for allowing Bonnie and I to join you. We met some new people to give Bonnie a fuss and learned a lot.