Police hunt extreme trainspotter

[starrymarkb]

I guess thats a no then!

Actually, I looked at the date on the video later, the ICE did a testrun in the UK but realised it couldn't have been that train when I saw the date on the video

I also didn't realise it was a German video...

The ICE was towed to St Pancras as a promotional thing. The ICE3 will not pass channel tunnel fireproofing standards and DB are not planning to get them certified for UK operation

The ICE3NG (Verlaro D/Class 407) that is currently in production (first sets entered German Domestic service earlier this year) do meet channel tunnel requirements - expect test runs next year

 

[freelander]

Reading some of your replies make me wonder if we are not our own worst enermy, we all like to point a finger at somebody else but not ourselves, I have been to many locations around and it sickens me to see people who call themselves trainspotters, railway buffs, call it what you may we are all in the same boat and act the same wether it be steam, or any other form of motive power we all want the best photo and we go to great lengths to get it even if it means putting ourselves at risk and others, comments like its the older generation who do it, that may be because 90% of the spotters are in that age bracket, and the ones who will be pointing the finger to blame will possibly come from someone younger because they dont want to be tarred with the same brush, we all make mistakes some worst than other, it time we all took a step back and looked at our hobby because if we dont others will and before long we will be banned from the railway.
D1009, I think you might look at the photo again and look at the size of the mobile phone the guy is holding?

 

[Stigy]

Hmmm, more to this than first appears...

The crossing is half-barrier, so it is possible to walk ahead without going over anything. Especially if you're not fully concentrating or suffering from camera-related disorientation (like looking at an LCD screen on cheaper cameras) and don't realise exactly where you are.

My first question, if accused - talking hypothetically here, would be, "how was I trespassing if I was still on the public highway?" assuming that it's not a case of stepping to the side.
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Post-script - Google maps here shows a half-barrier and it's the only level crossing I could find on google maps in the area.

Post-script 2 - If it's that bad and someone just wants a legal pretense to fine someone, why not add a flashing red man (DfT diagram 4006)?

I'm not sure I understand. Half barrier or full barrier is irrelevant as it's Trespass regardless. As soon as the warning alerts sound etc the the crossing becomes a live part of the railway, thus any person crossing or loitering on it after this time is Trespassing contrary to s.55 of the British Transport Commission Act 1949.

 

[ATW Alex 101]

Reading some of your replies make me wonder if we are not our own worst enermy, we all like to point a finger at somebody else but not ourselves, I have been to many locations around and it sickens me to see people who call themselves trainspotters, railway buffs, call it what you may we are all in the same boat and act the same wether it be steam, or any other form of motive power we all want the best photo and we go to great lengths to get it even if it means putting ourselves at risk and others, comments like its the older generation who do it, that may be because 90% of the spotters are in that age bracket, and the ones who will be pointing the finger to blame will possibly come from someone younger because they dont want to be tarred with the same brush, we all make mistakes some worst than other, it time we all took a step back and looked at our hobby because if we dont others will and before long we will be banned from the railway.
D1009, I think you might look at the photo again and look at the size of the mobile phone the guy is holding?

Well I am a spotter and my dad is and has been one since the late 1950's and we have never gone to any dangers or risk at getting a photo or seeing a train. This includes staying within the platform boundary's and not going past signs and down platforms, not standing beyond the yellow line when trains are approaching, keeping clear of the public and not being in the way, not messing around and certainly not going to the trackside anywhere at all except when using a barrow crossing. I have many great photos that were took without any danger to myself or others. I know that getting the odd idiot is inevitable and that it still go's on but they are the ones putting their own lives at risk and also think of the staff, time, money and effort should an accident occur