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I recently received my April 2003 issue of trains and read the railfanning article. I must say I have to laugh. I am a railfan in the New Jersey/New YOrk area and I have had no problems photographing trains. I have seen an increase in railroad police at some crossings and a little more patrol than usual but I haven't had any interaction with any police. I wouldn't let all this stuff make you cancel any railfanning trips. I would just use the best judgement of where to photograph trains and if the police question you be honest. The most they can really do is ask you to leave. Unless of course you are tresspassing. I would then just move onto a different spot. I am a spot news photographer as well and sometimes I get harassed by police. If the subject you are photographing is in public view and you didn't trespass or pass police tape its ok for you to take photos. I think the same would apply here as well. Think about it. If the train passes thru town along a street why would anyone bother you for taking photos of it. I could understand someone asking what you are doing. Normal everyday people sometimes ask me what I am doing so if a cop asks just tell him. I think the railfans are excellent and always keep and eye out for the railroad. I remember we called railroad police to report doors open on several containers on a passing freight. They were quite happy we called. Turns out that when the train stopped somewhere, someone robbed the goods out of the container. Use your head out there and be safe..
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