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    Attitudes to ticketless travel

    Sounds like theft to me! Theft Act 1968 (1)A person is guilty of theft if he dishonestly appropriates property belonging to another with the intention of permanently depriving the other of it; and “thief” and “steal” shall be construed accordingly.
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    Underage teenagers filmed by LNER guard when issuing Unpaid Fares Notice

    TV companies frequently film, for example, busy high streets or football crowds filled with recognisable images of people. There is no presumption of privacy in a public place.
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    Underage teenagers filmed by LNER guard when issuing Unpaid Fares Notice

    From the Institute of Photography: https://www.institute-of-photography.com/your-rights-as-a-photographer/
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    If you buy a valid ticket for your journey, are you guaranteed to have it accepted?

    Here's someone being chucked off a train in Scotland:
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    Trivia: Abandoned railway lines that have been turned into cycle/footpaths

    Quite a few miles in the Forest of Dean: Coleford Milkwall and Parkend railway path Parkend - Cinderford Cinderford - Lydbrook Barracks - Cinderford Parts of the Great Malvern to Tewkesbury line can be walked between Great Malvern & Upton on Severn
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    Uksteam.info

    Also: https://www.railadvent.co.uk/ https://www.railadvent.co.uk/eventscalendar
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    GWSR 2019 Diesel Gala, 26-28 July

    Seemed even quieter this afternoon at Hailes, I don't know what the stations were like. A few more photos and a video added to: https://www.flickr.com/photos/39262708@N02/albums/72157709913044811 Regards, Neil
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    GWSR 2019 Diesel Gala, 26-28 July

    I'm not sure how popular the 50 was. I spent the morning walking between Hailes and Toddington (and back). There seemed to be very few people about in general........
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    GWSR 2019 Diesel Gala, 26-28 July

    I took a few photos yesterday: https://www.flickr.com/photos/39262708@N02/albums/72157709913044811 Regards, Neil
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    Trivia: Locomotive names named after birds

    Loads here: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/LNER_Class_A4 Kingfisher, Golden eagle, Osprey, etc and a few here: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/GNRI_Class_V
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    How many of our Heritage Railways are in trouble?

    I was told it was the viaduct, I may of course have been told wrong!
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    How many of our Heritage Railways are in trouble?

    I understand that a lump has just dropped off Stanway Viaduct so they may be looking for some cash to fix that! Trains not running to Broadway at present.
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    Bylaw 13 Warning Letter

    If it was for photography as seems to be implied - this says "We welcome rail enthusiasts and passengers who would like to take photos or film at our stations." https://www.networkrail.co.uk/communities/railway-enthusiasts/railway-enthusiasts-and-photography-at-stations/
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    Crianlarich station

    Some drawings of very similar station buildings here (post 60): http://www.crassoc.org.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?f=6&t=94 Photo of engine shed - 13 bays, you could probably count the bricks to get dimensions: http://www.ipernity.com/doc/pinzac55/21762019 Track layout diagrams...
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    How to travel without ticket in Germany

    Another chap travelling for free in Germany: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VZvm5H4F-aA VZvm5H4F-aA
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    Should have read the terms and conditions (Couple 'fined' for bad hotel review)

    Trip Advisor bad review 'fine' scrapped by Blackpool hotel http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-30111525
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    Definition of attempt to travel

    Going back to the OP's original question there's some case law on this very site at: http://www.railforums.co.uk/showpost.php?p=1208486 "8.2.3 Case Law It is notable that the most often cited authorities (precedents in Case Law) are also from some time in the past; these are Corbyn vs...
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    Definition of attempt to travel

    "Travels or attempts to travel on a railway without having previously paid his fare, and with intent to avoid payment thereof" RoRA 1889 As long as you have no intent to avoid payment you're OK. Proving that is of course the problem!
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    Definition of attempt to travel

    Reasonably frequently I go onto the platform of my local station to take photos of something interesting coming through, a steam special for example. I have no ticket, no intention to travel and according to this I am welcome...
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    Steam engine

    http://www.greatwestern.org.uk/barry1.htm http://www.onlineweb.com/rail/locomotive_listing.htm

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