Ready to get Robbed?

[Ulrich]

NittanyLion

Trespassing is trespassing.  Don't want to pay $1300, then don't trespass.

 

 

I never trespass..when I go to CA i always rent a car..that way I'm treated like a customer, and I avoid the rude signage. And what if I'm on the platform without a ticket and simply helping an elderly person with her bags? I guess I qualify for the $1300.00 fine. Nice..

[NittanyLion]

Trespassing is trespassing.  Don't want to pay $1300, then don't trespass.

[Flintlock76]

Ulrich

The $1300.00 fine for being on the platform without a ticket qualifies as robbery to me. 

 

A mugger's not likely to be discouraged by a $1300 fine. Besides, do they really expect to collect it from some professional two-legged predator? 

At any rate "Ticketed Passengers Only Beyond This Point" signage isn't unusual at some stations, but that $1300 fine seems a bit excessive. 

[Flintlock76]

samfp1943

A News Broadcast today;mentioned a factoid: That over a million folks have fled California inmthe last couple of years.  It was further noted that their reason for leaving was due to a high cost of living.

One reason among many.  From those who's business it is to know:

https://www.pods.com/blog/people-leaving-california

[samfp1943]

A News Broadcast today;mentioned a factoid: That over a million folks have fled California inmthe last couple of years.  It was further noted that their reason for leaving was due to a high cost of living.... { The previuous fine,mentioned by OP would be like telling folks to 'go away'.. Certainly,Unwelcoming.. }

 

[Ulrich]

The $1300.00 fine for being on the platform without a ticket qualifies as robbery to me. 

[Backshop]

San Bernardino has been a craphole for many years.

[croteaudd]

On another website a nice forum poster posted that he was rob-attempted (of his camera) but successfully discouraged the would-be robbers with his cane!  The event took place at the train depot in San Bernardino, Calif., a Metrolink and Amtrak stop.  The report of that incident hit home because that depot is a place I frequent often, if for nothing else, to make a quick restroom stop!   But everybody should be forewarned that the depot could be a danger to one, and other such depots as well.

 

BUT THERE IS MORE TO THAT STORY THAT WAS LEFT POST-UNSAID BUT THAT WE ALL CAN TAKE TO HEART!

 

There is a sign clearly posted that warns of a severe fine (I think $1300) if one is found on the platforms without a ticket!

 

There is roving security, but that security cannot be everywhere at the same time.

 

THUS …

 

Stay off Depot property.  Use ingenuity and telephoto lenses.

 

Railfan with a friend or friends, the sight of which more than likely would give would-be assaulters severe second thoughts.  

 

As for a camera, bring the cheapest one you can, take many, many photos, review the result, and select the best one or ones, and revisit the Depot site with you’re better, million dollar camera later.

 

Happy train watching and camerawork!