Re: (erielack) If you thought NJT restrictions on photography are tough, watc...

[Peter Heimbach <plh5_@_charter.net>]

This has to be the worst information I have ever seen on the internet. 
Act suspicious and you will be observed being suspicious.
It is legal  to take pictures.
Here in Tennessee they are not afraid of picture taking of the Railroads.
Far better than near my old favorite RR the DL&W.
Pete

TrainGG1_@_aol.com wrote:

>The increased security around rail facilities has scared some of the fans  
>off -- but NOT me. ("I am NOT afraid!") This has required more vigilance in  
>taking pictures. Do not park you auto in such a place where "that car" can be  
>associated with "that photographer." Also, bring along a change of clothing  
>(shirts, hats) and do not make it obvious you are taking pictures until you  
>actually take one. (My camera is easily hidden under my shirt or in my pocket.)  
>It is also a good idea not to just "hang out" at any given location for  
>prolonged periods of time...keep moving around.
> 
>Railfanning is NOT a crime and we must not cow-tow to the fears of being  
>"caught" pursuing our hobby. Unfortunately the measures outlined above have  
>become necessary to avoid being hassled by local authorities -- but it will  
>eliminate most questions and allow the police to actual pursue someone who is  
>actually doing something illegal (like robbing or raping) as opposed to clamping  
>down on photographers.
> 
>Bill Shapotkin
> 
>_http://groups.yahoo.com/group/i_am_not_afraid/_ 
>(http://groups.yahoo.com/group/i_am_not_afraid/) 
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