05-18-2011, 09:27 AM
Simon,Here's my rules when railfanning..
1.Find the railfan hot spot..This is where the local railfans gather and is usually in a safe area..
2.Don't be flashy.I wear jeans and pocket T-shirt.I don't flash cash when I buy lunch,a snack or coffee.I avoid looking like a tourist.
3.Look assured of yourself...In other words don't have a frighten deer look.
4.Avoid rough looking areas..Again find the local hot spot.
5.When in doubt leave the area.
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I have railfan for years and never had problems other then having a scanner stolen..When I stopped at a service station for water and restroom break I got careless and left the windows down,car unlocked and the scanner on the seat..This was in a small Ohio city that is well known for its low crime rate.
1.Find the railfan hot spot..This is where the local railfans gather and is usually in a safe area..
2.Don't be flashy.I wear jeans and pocket T-shirt.I don't flash cash when I buy lunch,a snack or coffee.I avoid looking like a tourist.
3.Look assured of yourself...In other words don't have a frighten deer look.
4.Avoid rough looking areas..Again find the local hot spot.
5.When in doubt leave the area.
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I have railfan for years and never had problems other then having a scanner stolen..When I stopped at a service station for water and restroom break I got careless and left the windows down,car unlocked and the scanner on the seat..This was in a small Ohio city that is well known for its low crime rate.
Larry
Engineman
Summerset Ry
Make Safety your first thought, Not your last! Safety First!
Engineman
Summerset Ry
Make Safety your first thought, Not your last! Safety First!