Title is already a big spoiler so I’ll just leave it at that. A link to a short video on the BBC site. Bricks have been shat.:tb-wacky: BBC News - Train spotter in narrow escape
==================================================================== That is possible under certain conditions, but what our "wonder boy" fails to realize is any equipment protruding from the side of the locomotive or cars which could catch on his obviously loose fitting garments ie, grabirons,door latches,lights, a loose piece of side sheeting etc. Those who dont work with trains on a daily basis are most likely not aware of the dangers in being close to them. This genius broke Safety Rule #1. to wit... EXPECT the movement of trains or engines on ANY track, from either directions(the emphasis is mine). Unless you have experienced working around the end of a car, turned around and seen a car slowly advancing toward you, or a 50mph freight train with empty lumber racks in it and a tie-down cable which had been improperly fastened, came loose and is now mowing down everthing 20' along the ROW, you have no concept of how dangerous trains can be. Cars can derail at any moment without any warning and crush or roll over anything in their path. Oh! and dont be decorating the side of a box car or auto rack during a thunderstorm! It could prove to be a shocking experience. Trains are fun to watch and photograph. The railroad doesn't want you to do that while on their property. I just listed several reasons why not. 30-50 railroaders are killed or seriously injured in work related accidents every year. Just a momentary lapse of good judgement is all it takes to ruin life and limb. Charlie
These 'fans' were breaking the law purely by being inside the railway fence/barriers. Fencing to keep people away from tracks is not there purely for decoration! Obviously no rail staff or police were around, or they could have been arrested. Also it must have scared the s**t out of the driver of the 170 railcar.
