Can any of you UP guys tell me? - Page 4

jonnyseeandoh · Tweet this Post! #31 (**permalink**) 12-05-2009, 11:31 AM

A honey wagon is a great invention for putting space between you and toilet contents, but careful there, I was on our pad watching the servcie people and lo, the honey wagon turned over just as honey started to flow in to it!

BadOrderKing · Tweet this Post! #32 (**permalink**) 12-05-2009, 07:23 PM

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Originally Posted by knuckle_buster

I hope thats the case here. I already know the ins and outs of it, inclement weather, being on call, and being the lowest man, bangin' cars all day and having to inspect and work on my own power now as it is. To be honest I'm going into this expecting to be the guy pumping out the shitters, filling sand, and fueling for the next 5 to 10... and thats fine with me.

Thats right. Keep your expectations low and you will never be disapointed.

Seriously, good luck and you never know. Good jobs may come your way sooner than you think.

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Originally Posted by jonnyseeandoh

A honey wagon is a great invention for putting space between you and toilet contents, but careful there, I was on our pad watching the servcie people and lo, the honey wagon turned over just as honey started to flow in to it!

Well Thats just gross!

Hog&Tow · Tweet this Post! #33 (**permalink**) 12-06-2009, 10:15 AM

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Originally Posted by knuckle_buster

I hope thats the case here. I already know the ins and outs of it, inclement weather, being on call, and being the lowest man, bangin' cars all day and having to inspect and work on my own power now as it is. To be honest I'm going into this expecting to be the guy pumping out the shitters, filling sand, and fueling for the next 5 to 10... and thats fine with me.

I started my illustrious railroad career as a third trick toilet dumper. it's just a job. you can only go up from there.

knuckle_buster · Tweet this Post! #34 (**permalink**) 12-06-2009, 02:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Hog&Tow

I started my illustrious railroad career as a third trick toilet dumper. it's just a job. you can only go up from there.

Thats my mind set.

upraillayoff · Tweet this Post! #35 (**permalink**) 12-07-2009, 12:42 PM

i applied got invited to a position in san antonio i know the routine been through it 3 times but being furloughed since right out of conductor class in apr 07 and only working in borrow out since then im wondering if i should just trade crafts i done it before was a carman or should i wait till 2010 to see if things pick up i will probably have to give up senority but hell what if they pull the 1 year clause back i dont even know how b&b is do you get bumped do you travel is it like m of w will i have more home time the best job i ever had was car dept in eagle pass texas i had it made and i would still be working if i never transfered any ideas

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