In a message dated 98-02-14 06:58:44 EST, you write: << This site actually celebrates graffiti on railroad equipment. Perhaps there is a reason people hanging around railroad property are getting less popular. >>
I just got some info the other day from the CSX police regarding the profile of a gang tagger. Among some of the items listed were: parked in an out of the way area but near the tracks, backpack, generally decently dressed, and with a camera (to photograph their handiwork). They are also frequently armed to defend crew and gang territorial tagging rights. With the exception of being armed, this profile could fit many of us. If you're shooting in urban areas, you might expect even more attention than usual from the rr police. There is a nationwide push to reduce graffitti on rr equipment. Expect some railroad photographers (no railfans) to get caught up in the bathwater on this one. And if you're thinking I forgot one thing: Caucasion is the predominant tagger profile, according to the police. Mark -> SPORRS: Serious Photographers of Railroad Related Subjects -> Web Site: http://www.anet-stl.com/acphotog/sporrs -> Message © SPORRS® 1998 - All Rights Reserved
