krisdouglas

I am responsible for only 1 derailment, and it was moving a single waggon by hand, it decided to fall off. No harm done but wasted a good 40 minutes putting the bugger back!

I'd like to think I have caused minimal confusion and delay, the Fat Controller (or whatever he's called now?) would be proud!

Interestingly, a lot of the technology in terms of machining and engineering has remained the same, of course I work a lot with inefficient outdated diesel engine designs, and of course steam engines. It really does cover the basics of engineering, and gives you a firm base in most things we use today.

From a historical perspective, it's also great to learn from our mistakes, if we still used steam today there's some incredible science that could be applied that would have it's efficiency up there with diesel locomotives, but the future is electric!

Haha, that's an interesting one, I suppose the good ones are always the classics, such as blowing the whistle and causing a kid to crap itself, but we're usually pretty considerate. One time a kid cried with happiness when he saw the steam engine, that kinda made my week too!

I have always liked trains since I was a kid, I am still a software engineer, but sometimes it's nice to work on something big, industrial, low tech, and dirty (especially the last one!).

I guess it's nice to take a break from the keyboard and do some real engineering once in a while.

Plus, everyone needs a hobby, right?

I love Counter Strike:GO, also can't beat a bit of train simulator on lazy days... Pretty hooked on Planet Coaster too, that's ace!