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Incredibly, a trespasser on the tracks caused an excursion train led by Nickel Plate steamer #765 to come to a stop yesterday. This kind of behavior is not only unsafe for both the trespasser and the passengers and crew, but it also extremely discourteous to all railfans who want these types of excursions to continue in the future.

With that in mind, here are a few essential safety and courtesy tips for railfans:

1) Never Trespass On Railroad Property

Scout out photo locations that are safe and legal. They do exist! Also, thanks to the fact that most digital cameras and camcorders include excellent built-in zoom / telephoto lenses these days, the number of legal and safe photo opportunities is on the rise. Use them!

2) Stay Back At least 20 Feet From The Tracks

Obviously, standing in the middle of the right-of-way like this individual is too close. So too, are those to the trespasser’s left as are the railfans seen in yesterday’s Railfan Video Of The Day segment who were standing between the crossing gates and the tracks. All it takes is a stray piece of equipment, improperly stored freight, or a stray blast of steam to cause serious injury or death. Not only is this a major inconvenience for you, but rising insurance costs may cause the cancellation of future excursions and the loss of more prime railfan locations. Stay back!

3) Be Aware!

It is very easy to become so engrossed in the action inside your viewfinder to forget about your surroundings. Are there dangers nearby? How is your footing? Are you in some else’s shot? Keep these things in mind as you take your photos and video.

4) Take Only Photos. Leave Only Footprints

This one is self-explanatory. Just be considerate of others in all you do. Many wonderful railfan locations have become off-limits due to the irresponsible actions of some throughout the years. Don’t be the cause of such a loss.

Don’t be THAT guy!

Now, go watch some trains! But Safely!

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Trespassers forced the train to come to a stop today. Unacceptable behavior like this puts everything at risk. Help us protect the tracks. pic.twitter.com/djU896xTcE — Steam Locomotive 765 (@NickelPlate765) September 26, 2016

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