Trespassers, sure, but boys will be boys as they say. They don't appear to be extremely close to the train. When I was their age I spent half my days near the old NYC Adirondack Sub tracks. I used to be invited into the cabs of the Alco FAs and RSs that frequented that sub to the point where I would just climb on board without having to be asked. I was always careful and respectful of the crews whom I got to know on a first name basis. It can be dangerous, but kids hanging around railroad tracks is as old as railroad tracks themselves.
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One snippy comment came to mind immediately. Hey, there's no problem, neither one of them has camera!
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| Posted by Dan on July 21, 2009 | |
I agree with the photographer, who I assume is shooting the photo off railroad property. These kids are tresspassing and they should not be where they are at. Where is their parents?
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Man, there is no rightous indignation like railfan indignation.
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| Posted by Vintage on August 6, 2009 | |
Hey, these trespassers add a little color and interest to your shot. I used to do the same thing; loved hanging around the tracks, just soaking up the atmosphere. No harm, no foul.
I sure hope you didn't narc 'em out, man. :)
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I've seen trains pass by with broken mettle bands being dragged along side, probably capable of cutting a person in two. Very dangerous to be in range of something hanging from cars.
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