Canadian Railfans

[traisessive1]

How many of your are railfans that do their fanning in Canada?
I certainly am, I live in a small city and go to the local yard all the time. The crew has gotten to know me and most of the MOW guys even recognize me and what I am doing. They all know that I know to stay far enough away when they are working.....so I do that....and they are totally respective.

I was in another city once and I got approched by a police officer cause someone phoned the cops saying I was at the VIA station and wasn't leaving after a couple hours. They looked me up (i didnt even have my ID) but everything was cool.......my dad came and picked me up just as they were putting me into the computer.....like they even said they don't have many of my type around.....but they sorta understood. I don't know how it would of transpired if my dad didn't show up just then.

Have ony of you experienced a bad situation in Canda like they do in the US?

CN I've found loves railrans as long as they stay away from the work.....I have conductors of the trains talk to me all the time as they wait for the engineer to back into tha yard.

I got told by a CP dispatcher while in smith's falls that if i left the VIA platform again he would call the cops. Talk about ignorance.....I wasn't even near the tracks where I was.....CP i hate cause they dont like wanderers.......CN seems to less mind..........

[traisessive1]

How many of your are railfans that do their fanning in Canada?
I certainly am, I live in a small city and go to the local yard all the time. The crew has gotten to know me and most of the MOW guys even recognize me and what I am doing. They all know that I know to stay far enough away when they are working.....so I do that....and they are totally respective.

I was in another city once and I got approched by a police officer cause someone phoned the cops saying I was at the VIA station and wasn't leaving after a couple hours. They looked me up (i didnt even have my ID) but everything was cool.......my dad came and picked me up just as they were putting me into the computer.....like they even said they don't have many of my type around.....but they sorta understood. I don't know how it would of transpired if my dad didn't show up just then.

Have ony of you experienced a bad situation in Canda like they do in the US?

CN I've found loves railrans as long as they stay away from the work.....I have conductors of the trains talk to me all the time as they wait for the engineer to back into tha yard.

I got told by a CP dispatcher while in smith's falls that if i left the VIA platform again he would call the cops. Talk about ignorance.....I wasn't even near the tracks where I was.....CP i hate cause they dont like wanderers.......CN seems to less mind..........

[traisessive1]

ya man, like the only tresspassing i do is in the yard......but the guys have gained my trust and know i wont to anything........but i cant always take that for granted

[traisessive1]

ya man, like the only tresspassing i do is in the yard......but the guys have gained my trust and know i wont to anything........but i cant always take that for granted

[Anonymous]

Canadians, I have noticed that myself in the States as far as security. The CP guards are very strict. While the CN guards, you give them a extra juice box or give them a pop and they will give you a tour of the yard. Must be different company policies.
TIM A

[Anonymous]

Canadians, I have noticed that myself in the States as far as security. The CP guards are very strict. While the CN guards, you give them a extra juice box or give them a pop and they will give you a tour of the yard. Must be different company policies.
TIM A

[traisessive1]

QUOTE: Originally posted by TARGUBRIGHT

Canadians, I have noticed that myself in the States as far as security. The CP guards are very strict. While the CN guards, you give them a extra juice box or give them a pop and they will give you a tour of the yard. Must be different company policies.
TIM A

thats a great simplified way of putting it

[traisessive1]

QUOTE: Originally posted by TARGUBRIGHT

Canadians, I have noticed that myself in the States as far as security. The CP guards are very strict. While the CN guards, you give them a extra juice box or give them a pop and they will give you a tour of the yard. Must be different company policies.
TIM A

thats a great simplified way of putting it

[ironhorseman]

hello traisessive1

I live in the US have not been in trouble for railfaning. Frankly, I can't figure WHERE all this trouble people are having is going on. Probably in the big cities. I've seen the autorack yards in Kansas City once and they're surrounded by razor wire fence and security camaras so you know you don't want to mess around there. But, I live in a small town near Wichita Kansas so we're all laid back here.

You said you were at the VIA station when you were questioned. It might be a good idea to ask the attendant (if there is one) if it would be OK to watch trains from there. Most transit places have laws against loitering. This is mainly to keep vagrants and troublemakers from hanging around. City and intercity bus stations usually have this rule but I've not seen it applicable to train depots and certainly not big train terminals before.

Also remember that kids look suspicious no matter what, especially when they run away from something and especially if they're teenagers. Adults don't like kids hanging around anywhere because it makes them nervous. They're afraid the kids will get hurt or hurt someone or break something or vandalize or just plain be in the way. It has nothing to do with terrorism and the FBI (or the Canadian equivalent) won't be called.

You all know your areas better than I do. Just remember to be conscious of your surroundings and what your doing at all times.

[ironhorseman]

hello traisessive1

I live in the US have not been in trouble for railfaning. Frankly, I can't figure WHERE all this trouble people are having is going on. Probably in the big cities. I've seen the autorack yards in Kansas City once and they're surrounded by razor wire fence and security camaras so you know you don't want to mess around there. But, I live in a small town near Wichita Kansas so we're all laid back here.

You said you were at the VIA station when you were questioned. It might be a good idea to ask the attendant (if there is one) if it would be OK to watch trains from there. Most transit places have laws against loitering. This is mainly to keep vagrants and troublemakers from hanging around. City and intercity bus stations usually have this rule but I've not seen it applicable to train depots and certainly not big train terminals before.

Also remember that kids look suspicious no matter what, especially when they run away from something and especially if they're teenagers. Adults don't like kids hanging around anywhere because it makes them nervous. They're afraid the kids will get hurt or hurt someone or break something or vandalize or just plain be in the way. It has nothing to do with terrorism and the FBI (or the Canadian equivalent) won't be called.

You all know your areas better than I do. Just remember to be conscious of your surroundings and what your doing at all times.

[Anonymous]

Actually i spend my time sometimes at the ST Télesphore Junction (Double CP cross Double CN... and there seems to always be a CP man there.. so i ask him all my questions.. hes a great guy... lots of trains go by.. Theres a little hut near the CP/CN junction.. where he is.. and I watch my Trains from there...

i should invest in a Digital Camera!

[Anonymous]

Actually i spend my time sometimes at the ST Télesphore Junction (Double CP cross Double CN... and there seems to always be a CP man there.. so i ask him all my questions.. hes a great guy... lots of trains go by.. Theres a little hut near the CP/CN junction.. where he is.. and I watch my Trains from there...

i should invest in a Digital Camera!

[traisessive1]

yea....this station is just a waiting room....so it would be the CP guys.
So yea....make sure you know what your doing and who you dealing with

[traisessive1]

yea....this station is just a waiting room....so it would be the CP guys.
So yea....make sure you know what your doing and who you dealing with

[Anonymous]

I have been fortunate to know a number of terrific Canadian Railfans. There is quite a group in the greater Toronto, Hamilton area. Seemed like 2 or 3 at all the good spots. Very hospidable folks on the rails up there too. I have had no trouble with either CPR or CN. Perhaps its my inherent charm or the fact I am a rail too...

LC

[Anonymous]

I have been fortunate to know a number of terrific Canadian Railfans. There is quite a group in the greater Toronto, Hamilton area. Seemed like 2 or 3 at all the good spots. Very hospidable folks on the rails up there too. I have had no trouble with either CPR or CN. Perhaps its my inherent charm or the fact I am a rail too...

LC

[Anonymous]

It must be the fact your a railroader.
TIM A

[Anonymous]

It must be the fact your a railroader.
TIM A

[Anonymous]

HET tim, i'm gonna top your 407!

[Anonymous]

HET tim, i'm gonna top your 407!