Train Ops have terrible silly sense of humour.....it helps to pass the time.
It could have been a Duty Manager, they dont wear the blue uniform anymore
and some are really old.
But the actual answer is NO. Distraction is a big issue. No one is allowed
in the cab unless on company business. And even off duty staff (managers
included), can be refused entry by the operator.

"Dave Newt" newtonline{AT}gmail.com wrote in message
t.net...


Alek wrote:
You sure it was`nt old Mr Livingston........????

Hehe, only if he's *really* aged!