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Posted by Deggesty on Saturday, November 5, 2016 6:36 PM

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Posted by schlimm on Saturday, November 5, 2016 6:27 PM

Many people work in front of the public and even supervisors.  Why should rail folks object?

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Posted by Firelock76 on Saturday, November 5, 2016 5:42 PM

I'm a copier repair technician by trade, so it's not unusual for me to perform before an "audience."

Unless they're keeping me from doing what I have to do I don't mind in the least.  Actually, most times it's fun.

Other times, I might as well be the "Invisible Man."  Depends on the place.

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Posted by samfp1943 on Saturday, November 5, 2016 5:34 PM

MikeF90

I think that's why plumbers aren't shy about showing, ahem, trouser cleavage. I don't even want to watch the mental image, much less the real thing. Ick!

 

Well, Between Larry's(tree68) comment and what Mike (Mike F90) said....They have covered the subject from top to bottom.....MischiefMischief Laugh Laugh

 

 


 

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Posted by MikeF90 on Saturday, November 5, 2016 3:35 PM

I think that's why plumbers aren't shy about showing, ahem, trouser cleavage. I don't even want to watch the mental image, much less the real thing. Ick!

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Posted by tree68 on Saturday, November 5, 2016 2:56 PM

I run on a tourist railroad.  I expect to have an audience.  

There have been those here who don't like an audience.  A rather acrimonious thread some time back hinged largely on "I don't wave..."

I'm sure there are those in the construction industry who dislike(d) the observation points cut into the wooden fences around construction sites so people could watch the progress.

Virtually every industry that works where the public can see it has its fans.  Some in said industries embrace that, some can't see why anyone would be interested in what they do.

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Being watched
Posted by lone geep on Saturday, November 5, 2016 1:42 PM

When I go to the yard closest to where I live, I usually watch the yard action from an overpass. Though it does afford me great viewing, I do feel slightly guilty since I personally don't like to be watched from a distance when working. I'm just wondering how the professional railroaders feel when they have an audience. Do you dislike it, or not even notice?

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