Deepgreen
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R-e-t-a-r-d-e-d!
How nice! Separating the letters doesn't make this less offensive, however eccentric the behaviour.
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R-e-t-a-r-d-e-d!
Clearly he thinks he's conducting an imaginary orchestra on the lineside, albeit badly.
Why would someone be carrying a gas mask with them to a event like this and why would he be wearing one? I'm genuinely intrigued.
I think people who do things like this draw unnecessary attention to themselves, do nothing to further the cause of railway enthusiasts as a whole and are just likely to contribute to ever more draconian safety regulations.
We've all leant out of windows at various points but doing it excessively in a manner likely to endanger yourself or others does nothing for the (already bad) image of the hobby. We will end up with regulations requiring bars on all drop lights on heritage stock if this kind of behaviour becomes too widespread and OTT.
How nice! Separating the letters doesn't make this less offensive, however eccentric the behaviour.
I've seen it on the East Lancs close up. Was sat at a table with my ex and some friends and some head case climbed on the table between us and hung half his body out of the window, started flailing and wailing like some kind of lunatic. I've been on trains full of footy fans (Including myself) that are far better behaved.
Outrageous.
I must say if someone did that in front of me I'd be telling them extremely forcefully what I thought of them and their behaviour!
And I'd be telling the person telling me what they thought of me where to shove their ticket!
And I'd be telling the person telling me what they thought of me where to shove their ticket!
And I'd be telling the person telling me what they thought of me where to shove their ticket!
A few months back, an enthusiast and professional railway engineer was fatally injured in a horrific accident in the Balham area whilst travelling with their head through the open droplight window of a 442. They were struck by a large and immovable obstacle and it made quite a mess. This is why, in their latter months on Southern & GX services, those trains were fitted with hazard tape and then window bars over the publicly-usable droplights.
I would suggest very strongly that if a member of staff can be caught out by this, travelling in their local area with a relatively clear line of sight through any window on the section where this happened, to the degree that they are killed in front of rather upset members of the public, you have pretty much no place being indignant with those telling you that it isn't a terrifically good idea.
And I'd be telling the person telling me what they thought of me where to shove their ticket!
A few months back, an enthusiast and professional railway engineer was fatally injured in a horrific accident in the Balham area whilst travelling with their head through the open droplight window of a 442. They were struck by a large and immovable obstacle and it made quite a mess. This is why, in their latter months on Southern & GX services, those trains were fitted with hazard tape and then window bars over the publicly-usable droplights.
I would suggest very strongly that if a member of staff can be caught out by this, travelling in their local area with a relatively clear line of sight through any window on the section where this happened, to the degree that they are killed in front of rather upset members of the public, you have pretty much no place being indignant with those telling you that it isn't a terrifically good idea.
A few months back, an enthusiast and professional railway engineer was fatally injured in a horrific accident in the Balham area whilst travelling with their head through the open droplight window of a 442. They were struck by a large and immovable obstacle and it made quite a mess. This is why, in their latter months on Southern & GX services, those trains were fitted with hazard tape and then window bars over the publicly-usable droplights.
I would suggest very strongly that if a member of staff can be caught out by this, travelling in their local area with a relatively clear line of sight through any window on the section where this happened, to the degree that they are killed in front of rather upset members of the public, you have pretty much no place being indignant with those telling you that it isn't a terrifically good idea.
Take that attitude on one of my trains with someone who's paid for a ticket, after you've clambered onto a table in front of them, and acting against the signs clearly telling you not to lean out of the train, you'll have a one way ticket to being escorted off railway premises at the next stop.
Why exactly can't people be allowed to make their own decisions anymore? 30 years ago nobody cared about this type of behaviour: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w_24sDvzzrw
Just people having a little fun.
Why exactly can't people be allowed to make their own decisions anymore? 30 years ago nobody cared about this type of behaviour: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w_24sDvzzrw
Just people having a little fun.
If people want to lean out the window then that's up to them. It's all part of a gala not my cup of tea but this is going a bit far.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uc8SX7iJxcQ
I don't "jump in front of people" anyway.
Maybe there ought to be a Window-Hangers Anonymous club where those of us who have brought shame and disgrace on the rail enthusiasts of the UK can admit to our sins and promise never to do it again. I'll hold my hand up and say that I've stuck my head out of the window more times than I care to remember in my misspent youth, but now I prefer to listen to the music with the window open and a beer in my hand.
all the mongs will be out
We all need to respect the rights of those who attend diesel galas with the intention of not enjoying themselves.
If you're not there to enjoy the traction, what are you there for?
If you're not there to enjoy the traction, what are you there for?
Maybe there ought to be a Window-Hangers Anonymous Club where those of us who have brought shame and disgrace on the rail enthusiasts of the UK can admit to our sins and promise never to do it again. I'll hold my hand up and say that I've stuck my head out of the window more times than I care to remember in my misspent youth, but now I prefer to listen to the music with the window open and a beer in my hand.
Now what could we call such a club and what would its 'members' be called?
The Windows And Traction Society ?