Selfish trainspotters

[mickpop]

I was mightily impressed at the Autumn SVR steam gala to see notices requesting those with trackside passes [and therefore 'hiviz' jackets] stay away from those areas where ordiinary members of the public would be taking their photos. This is a particular problem when trying to get a shot of a train approaching a station such as Bewdley and Hampton Loade facing south and some pillock in an orange vest sets up 100 yards down the line. Worst example was a guy who tried to set up on the trackside just in front of the viewing gallery at Highley Engine House! Fortunately the volley of abuse persuaded him to move on.

 

[anthony263]

I have noticed it isnt just trainspotterrs who are selfish, I hate it when members of the public get in your way on purpose when you are trying to take photographs such as the few cases I had when visiting London on monday

 

[crewmeal]

I know how he feels. I get the same sensation when a 47 comes my way:roll:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=6lutNECOZFw#!

That blue engine has a rather uncanny resemblance to a 37

 

[AlexS]

I was mightily impressed at the Autumn SVR steam gala to see notices requesting those with trackside passes [and therefore 'hiviz' jackets] stay away from those areas where ordiinary members of the public would be taking their photos. This is a particular problem when trying to get a shot of a train approaching a station such as Bewdley and Hampton Loade facing south and some pillock in an orange vest sets up 100 yards down the line. Worst example was a guy who tried to set up on the trackside just in front of the viewing gallery at Highley Engine House! Fortunately the volley of abuse persuaded him to move on.

Not to mention tossers who stand 2 deep on the narrow footbridges on the SVR and then complain when they get barged in to. It's a bridge for passing over. Am I supposed to introduce a train staff for single line working over it so they can all stand and take the same picture? Why should it take 5 minutes to force one's way over a bridge designed as an access way.

 

[Robert Taggart]

Speaking as a general bystander not a photographer (not interested - others can do that for us to view later !) - there be an absolute arrogance to many 'Piccy takers' - everyone else be in THEIR way ! Even when THEY are blocking the way !! They be little more than 'Pi**y takers' !!!

 

[Ediswan]

Why should it take 5 minutes to force one's way over a bridge designed as an access way.

Consider this marvellous new triple decker viewing platform. Or is it a bridge. Personally, I would be taking a sharp stick if I was seeking to cross the next/first time a steam special passes by.