I have a long standing interest in trains and have visited many preserved lines without a single problem. Till an incident today that really shock me up. End of the day and I decided to walk down the platform to view the locomotive. Two photographers taking pictures of the train, both by the back fence, so I had to walk in front of them to get to the loco.
First was a stills camera, so I judged that passing him wouldn't do much harm. Second was video, so I ducked under the camera. Then all hell breaks loose, the man with the video camera jumps in front of me. Then gives me a mouth full if abuse, he was bigger than me, had me virtually pinned to the platform fence, really in my face.
He threatened physical violence and also to find me latter. Fortunately members of my family were nearby as where station staff. Who removed the man and got abuse for their trouble.
The other photographer said this guy has boasted of doing this to another person early that day. I am posting because I want to know if anyone else has had a similar experience. Also because I believe the man in question is dangerous and frankly in hindsight I wish I had involved the police. To be honest I find it shocking that such an individual could be a train enthusiast, a group I have always found cuteous, welcoming and friendly.
First was a stills camera, so I judged that passing him wouldn't do much harm. Second was video, so I ducked under the camera. Then all hell breaks loose, the man with the video camera jumps in front of me. Then gives me a mouth full if abuse, he was bigger than me, had me virtually pinned to the platform fence, really in my face.
He threatened physical violence and also to find me latter. Fortunately members of my family were nearby as where station staff. Who removed the man and got abuse for their trouble.
The other photographer said this guy has boasted of doing this to another person early that day. I am posting because I want to know if anyone else has had a similar experience. Also because I believe the man in question is dangerous and frankly in hindsight I wish I had involved the police. To be honest I find it shocking that such an individual could be a train enthusiast, a group I have always found cuteous, welcoming and friendly.