Dear John; I didn't say I endorsed this kind of behavior. I was noting that items included in the "essentials" list, safety glasses, hard hat, work boots etcetera were items people use to disguise the fact they are railfans (hence "stealth" railfans). I then proceeded to give a couple of colorfull examples.
I think the vast majority of railway photographers respect private property and "No Trespassing" signs. In any avocation, there is lunatic fringe that will do anything. In thirty plus years of railway photography, I've observed more than a few of these. Personally, as a railroad employee, when photographing I respect other railroads property, and stay away from work areas. I do not use stealth tactics. I look like what I am, a middle aged Canadian on vacation. It must work, in all those years, perhaps half a dozen times I've encountered hostility for railway management & employees. My employer knows I photograph trains . The Canadian Pacific Railway could care less what I do with my spare time, just as long as I'm there to drive their trains on their time (and sober). I don't intrude on their space, and they don't on mine. I enjoy my job. I enjoy my hobby Phil Mason > -> SPORRS: Serious Photographers of Railroad Related Subjects -> Web Site: http://www.anet-stl.com/acphotog/sporrs -> Message © SPORRS® 1998 - All Rights Reserved
