In a message dated 98-02-16 11:49:24 EST, you write: << 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. >>
One thing that might help: Keep some copies of railfan magazines in the car. That will help explain to a cop / special agent why you are there and why you have a camera with you. I was approached by a cop one time, and showed him some magazines. He was looking at them for an hour! Bill -> SPORRS: Serious Photographers of Railroad Related Subjects -> Web Site: http://www.anet-stl.com/acphotog/sporrs -> Message © SPORRS® 1998 - All Rights Reserved
