Interesting review of methylated spirit by a UK 'train driver'.
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Barrettine-...EZT4/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1358338366&sr=8-4
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Barrettine-...EZT4/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1358338366&sr=8-4
How UK Drivers Last the Day
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masontaylor
Assetz frae Scotland
And yourself was it, who found the review useful? 
mezzoprezzo
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Part quote from the review, "..I can honestly say I don't believe I ever passed a red light after my first shot of the day."
Hmm, I wonder how many he/she actually did pass?
I can't really believe this is genuine.
Surely no self respecting train driver would consume alcohol on duty, which has a known risk to cause blindness.
A good single malt would be far more sensible!
Hmm, I wonder how many he/she actually did pass?
I can't really believe this is genuine.
Surely no self respecting train driver would consume alcohol on duty, which has a known risk to cause blindness.
A good single malt would be far more sensible!
Big load of clap trap if you ask me ,UK mainline and Underground train drivers are subject to regular random drink and drugs tests and also after any incident . Other drivers and supervisors would smell it on his breath and the smell would linger in the cab .
The 16 hour shift situation gives it away as all drivers are restricted to a maximum 12 hour (some less) driving turn except in emergencies when authorised !!
No company would want to risk losing their operating license by authorising a Glasgow to London run on top of a 16 hour shift .
The 16 hour shift situation gives it away as all drivers are restricted to a maximum 12 hour (some less) driving turn except in emergencies when authorised !!
No company would want to risk losing their operating license by authorising a Glasgow to London run on top of a 16 hour shift .
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And you would be quite right, but the guy has a very wry sense of humor. Have you seen his review for the 5 Litre container ?
Correct again Casper
, I never drink anything else at work these days.(And I should , before somebody believes me, add that I retired 10 years ago!)
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mezzoprezzo
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Rule G, as it is known in the US. Trains Magazine did some small articles in 1983 on the subject.
Or, as I like to call it, Bottle to Throttle. A bad combo.
And why drink this stuff? It's asking for trouble, as it is not fit for human consumption.
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mezzoprezzo
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Methz
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Isn’t the stuff also known by several other names, such as methyl alcohol, methanol etc.
Perhaps we could have a downloadable series of assets for Trainz use. Everything from 250ml to a full blown industry with tankers.
“Wood alcohol”, is another description I believe. A distillation made from SpeedTrees could be a particularly interesting product.
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Isn’t the stuff also known by several other names, such as methyl alcohol, methanol etc.
Perhaps we could have a downloadable series of assets for Trainz use. Everything from 250ml to a full blown industry with tankers.
“Wood alcohol”, is another description I believe. A distillation made from SpeedTrees could be a particularly interesting product.
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A distillation made from SpeedTrees could be a particularly interesting product.
Strong enough to make you sway back and forth ....:hehe:
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HI pfx and Everybody
I find a little meths, mixed with my Contreu and brandy on an evening makes an excellent start to the next day (lol)
Seriously though, picking up on what John was saying, my company was involved in bringing in a new drugs and alcohol policy at several depots of a large bus company here in the South West of England. As the foregoing involved changes to the employees current terms and conditions at that time, letters were sent out to all those affected and the company carried out consultation interviews to thoroughly explain the reasons why the policy was being introduced and the random testing employees could expect at the start of their shifts.
The limit for alcohol was set at one third below the legal limit for any person to drive a vehicle in Britain. Despite this in the first week of random testing two drivers failed the test on alcohol and one on cannabis. One driver had 18 years disciplinary free service with the company but the 5.30am test for alcohol showed him to be above the limit to have even driven his car to the depot. All received summary dismissal.
So, think of the above next time you get on a bus or train first thing in the morning.
Bill
I find a little meths, mixed with my Contreu and brandy on an evening makes an excellent start to the next day (lol)
Seriously though, picking up on what John was saying, my company was involved in bringing in a new drugs and alcohol policy at several depots of a large bus company here in the South West of England. As the foregoing involved changes to the employees current terms and conditions at that time, letters were sent out to all those affected and the company carried out consultation interviews to thoroughly explain the reasons why the policy was being introduced and the random testing employees could expect at the start of their shifts.
The limit for alcohol was set at one third below the legal limit for any person to drive a vehicle in Britain. Despite this in the first week of random testing two drivers failed the test on alcohol and one on cannabis. One driver had 18 years disciplinary free service with the company but the 5.30am test for alcohol showed him to be above the limit to have even driven his car to the depot. All received summary dismissal.
So, think of the above next time you get on a bus or train first thing in the morning.
Bill
mezzoprezzo
Content appreciator
And a great way to wash down an evening snack, courtesy of yet another potentially new industry.
“Equestria for Trainz” product in at one end...
...Tesco value burgers out of the other.
Hi again everybody
An interviewer asked me while I was walking into the supermarket today if I would object to eating horse meat if it was advertised as so. I replied......nay......nay
You can always tell in the supermarket the horses that where originally in the household cavalry because they CHARGE MORE
Also makes you wonder what goes into the supermarket meat balls
Bill
An interviewer asked me while I was walking into the supermarket today if I would object to eating horse meat if it was advertised as so. I replied......nay......nay
You can always tell in the supermarket the horses that where originally in the household cavalry because they CHARGE MORE
Also makes you wonder what goes into the supermarket meat balls
Bill