Afternoon all. I have just returned from day one of the 2022 Great Central Railway firing course and I'm pleased to report that I found it both engaging and rewarding. The GCR offers a firing course each year, running between October and February, which is applied for via letter. Applications are considered and candidates are then chosen in preparation for the course start. I have been lucky enough to make the grade for the 2022 course, along with six other fellow candidates. Day one included a full day of classroom learning with topics taken from a written curriculum. This was quite a change for me. Having been originally used to a nameless railway where there is zero training (or indeed experience) on offer, it was very refreshing to be a part of this course which is delivered professionally and with a wide variety of resources at hand. The course is aimed at teaching individuals regardless of previous experience and I only wish I'd had this at my disposal the first time around. Oh well, you live and learn! Anyway, a great day one and now we look forward to day two! Cheers...
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