BNSF Seeks Railfan's Help -- Have You Joined ?

[Train 284]

Now thats a good idea! Where do I sign up?

[Anonymous]

QUOTE: Originally posted by chicagorails

they reeled me in.... we are at war! long live the usa!!

[(-D]

[chicagorails]

they reeled me in.... we are at war! long live the usa!!

[CShaveRR]

I followed my "sister" in, as usual. I understand that the numbers are somewhere in the 3000s now.

Not that I need it, but I'm waiting for UP to copy this in some way.

[Mookie]

Yep.

[Anonymous]

I did.

[rrandb]

xxxx-0541. Got it memorised so I won't have to hunt for it and the 800 # is programed in the cell. [8D] [^] [yeah]

[Anonymous]

I have yet to and not in my Immidate Plans.

[Anonymous]

QUOTE: Originally posted by rrandb

Printed out my card with rules and an ID number. Appears over 500 have signed up so far.

I am curious.

How many of you guys and gals have signed up? [?]

What is your number? [?]

Inquiring Minds Want to Know. [;)] [:o)] [:D]

[joegreen]

QUOTE: Originally posted by SchemerBob

QUOTE: Originally posted by joegreen

I most likely won't sign up, I don't really feel I need this "ID" since there's phone numbers at every RR crossing nowadays.

That's not true! The only crossings around here with phone numbers posted along side them are unprotected!

Well actually that's not true, every railroad crossing I've seen here in northwestern Illinios does have a phone number whether it be protected or unprotected. On protected crossings you have to take a look at the crossing electrical box.

[rrandb]

Printed out my card with rules and an ID number. Appears over 500 have signed up so far.

[SchemerBob]

QUOTE: Originally posted by joegreen

I most likely won't sign up, I don't really feel I need this "ID" since there's phone numbers at every RR crossing nowadays.

That's not true! The only crossings around here with phone numbers posted along side them are unprotected!

[rrandb]

I know sombody can do better but I was pressed for time.[:-^][:D][(-D]

[eolafan]

I just received an e-mail with the link to download and print my ID card...I see no reason not to sign up.

[coborn35]

QUOTE: Originally posted by rrandb

QUOTE: Originally posted by KCMOWMAN

Just what would this card enable me to do that I currently cannot?

This card is only good for getting your name on the BNSF data base and stroking the collective egos of the "Foaming Citizens of Rail Security."

There is a reason the term "foamers"is generally considered a derogatory term.

No doubt this program encourage many new foamers.

Ford Simcox

I'm for " Responsible Individuals At Least Facilitating A Nacent State" You can have all the foamers you can stand. I will be with the responsible R.A.I.L.F.A.N.S. such as my 8 year old daughter who I will continue to encourage to become one too. I pray we never meet you. It might discourage her. [2c]

You know that spells RIALFANS right?

[Anonymous]

Basically the bottom line is...

BNSF is offering a program that acknowledges railfans as being an asset to help protect the RR. If you want to sign up good, if you don't, that's fine too. [:D]

[rrandb]

I know the police recieve false or mistaken calls everyday on there 911 system and are trained and preparred to deal with it. BNSF police are too. Its that 1 call in 100 that is important that will make this work. Ask any cop. All day long its mostly false alarms till something real occures.

[Anonymous]

QUOTE: Originally posted by joegreen

Well I think it's cool BNSF is doing this, they are now officially recognizing railfans as another set of eyes. I most likely won't sign up, I don't really feel I need this "ID" since there's phone numbers at every RR crossing nowadays.

I completely agree [:)]

[joegreen]

Well I think it's cool BNSF is doing this, they are now officially recognizing railfans as another set of eyes. I most likely won't sign up, I don't really feel I need this "ID" since there's phone numbers at every RR crossing nowadays.

From what I've read on various forums there's about a 50/50 split between the railfans that do want this and the railfans that don't. Those that don't think this is a way for BNSF to track them......kinda reminds me of the hippies' deal with the US government[:p]. I know there are railfans who will get this card thinking they have an all access card but will quick realize there are rules/guidlines, very inteligently written on the back of the card..................so unless you can't read or are an idiot I don't think that railfans tresspassing will be much of a problem, however I do think that many people will want to be the hero and report every somewhat suspicious thing they see which we all know will be a headache for BNSF and it's railroad police men

I personally would give this program a few months and by the end of the summer a topic should be started asking people how it all went for them.

[Anonymous]

And ill bet you 10 to 1 that most Railfans will abuse it too. Allan.

[railfan619]

I think it's a good thing that atleast one railroad is doing something like that now if the other railroads will follow such as UP,CSX,CN,SOO,CP and the others to and yes I signed up the first day I just have to print out my ID thingy and I hope it will work and then the others will fall in to place after a year or two.

[zardoz]

Gee, three pages of ranting and raving about this.

It's simple: sign up if you want to; do not sign up if you do not want to.

[Anonymous]

If only there were some way to get all illegal immigrants interested in trains and register...

[cr6479]

PBenham. YES i was just kidding around.

[PBenham]

QUOTE: Originally posted by cr6479

Does anybody know the phone# for csx in the rochester NY or on the www.csx.com websit so i can sign up????

I trust you are kidding![}:)]

[rrandb]

QUOTE: Originally posted by KCMOWMAN

/quote] I'm for " Responsible Individuals At Least Facilitating A Nacent State" You can have all the foamers you can stand. I will be with the responsible R.A.I.L.F.A.N.S. such as my 8 year old daughter who I will continue to encourage to become one too. I pray we never meet you. It might discourage her. [2c]

QUOTE:
What exactly makes me less than responsible?

What laws have I broken?

"You can have all the foamers you can stand." What the heck does that mean?

What is nacent? Get a dictionary,read it while waiting for the next train.

Your life must be very empty to waste a prayer on railfanning, save it for something important.

Simcox

Sorry for the typo. Nasent. You will now be able to find it in your dictionary. It means a new begining which is what I would call a railroad that is asking and encouraging citizens to watch trains. This has not always been the case. One does not have to break any laws to act irresponsiblty. The act of lumping all railfans under the heading "foamers" will meet the definition. While I personally have never met or have any desire to meet these " Foaming Citizens of Rail Security" it does sound like you have. And you sound a lillte bitter. Matbe not, thou I will give you the benifit of the doubt. For someone who is an "undocumented railfan" that is your perogitive. I personally would have no qualms about carring an I.D. card whether I need it or not as I have nothing to hide. The best way to encourage new or young railfans and prevent them from becoming "new foamers" is by mentoring them on the right thing to do. I'll be with the railfans. While my life is hardly empty I have choosen to use it for many important things and railfaning is one of them. Save yours for what you want. [2c]

[cr6479]

Does anybody know the phone# for csx in the rochester NY or on the www.csx.com websit so i can sign up????

[Anonymous]

Now boyyyyyyyyys, let's play nice, please.

[Anonymous]

/quote] I'm for " Responsible Individuals At Least Facilitating A Nacent State" You can have all the foamers you can stand. I will be with the responsible R.A.I.L.F.A.N.S. such as my 8 year old daughter who I will continue to encourage to become one too. I pray we never meet you. It might discourage her. [2c]