Re: [NSW] Cab Photos (Important?)

[Eben Levy <tkid@ozemail.com.au>]

That is how a third of all my XPT trips are up front.. ask nicely and you are
pretty right, plus I am guessing the drivers like having someone to talk to from
Junee-Mlb on the overnight.

Goldie wrote:

> Had a good experience while in Perth earlier this year.
>
> Looking at the Australind parked in Perth station, was asked by driver
> standing by if I wanted photos inside.
>
> Unlocked the train and I got beaut photos of cab and interior.
>
> When I travelled on the Qld Tilt approached driver departing Bris and Rocky
> each day for cab ride with reason.
>
> Given the okay each time - with provisos on where.  Not departing station at
> Rocky, and not till north of Caboolture out of Brisbane.
>
> Most airline captains will also let you up front if - You are polite,
> repectable looking and show a genuine interest in aviation.  Some wont -
> there a VERY strict rules for obvious reasons.  As with the trains, don't be
> offended by a knock back, try again sometime alse.
>
> Goldie
>
> Goldie
> <maikha_l@hotmail.com> wrote in message 8v082k$tlb$1@nnrp1.deja.com">news:8v082k$tlb$1@nnrp1.deja.com...
> > To all Ausrailers (Especially drivers)
> >
> > I'm writing to know about taking pictures in cabs of trains (Any train
> > in Aus. Preferably a T/G or V Set!).
> >
> > It was during the last holidays that I managed to get two shots of a V-
> > SET and G-SET cab (Unfortunately they didn't come out)
> >
> > the V-SET Cab was taken on the 10th of September (A sunday and wasn't
> > Olympic Period) and the G-SET Cab on the 17th of September (Guess what
> > day that was? but this day was 2days after Opening Ceremony).
> > ===
> > On the 10th I asked the driver of my train (8:32am or something
> > intercity service to city from Penrith, OGTT) if I can take a look in
> > the cab but he said i "needed special permission from someone".
> >
> > Not giving up I find another V-SET just pulling in (Some service from
> > Wyong) and ask to take a look, success!! and I got a shot as well! This
> > driver was very kind treating me taking note I'm a train enthusiast and
> > obviously letting me in! (But he wasn't in uniform!)
> >
> > ===
> > On the 17th I asked the driver of a G-SET (G7-olympic Service) If I can
> > look in the cab and grab a shot, sucess again!
> >
> > It was that afternoon (Catching the 5:18pm home to Penrith [Followed by
> > my "5:18pm Fiasco"]) I had a chat with the driver and guard (Who were
> > very kind people) of my next train (Arriving late) and they told me
> > they would let me in the cab..........but.............if the Olympics
> > weren't on for Security Reasons!! Yeah fair enough, but wait, what
> > about the G7 pic hey??
> > ===
> >
> > Now I know this is a fairly long story (Which some may not be
> > interested to read) but I have to ask a few important Q's on Cab photos
> > (I asked some people hundred's and thousands of Q's on this topic, if
> > you can bother, re-write the info you've given me
> >
> > Thanks)
> >
> > Was there a legislation months back about security in the Cab?
> > You're not allowed to ride in the cab right?
> > Will I be breaking any rules/laws by entering a cab (With Authorization
> > from the driver)?
> > Breaking rules/laws for images of the cab distributed on the net?
> > Getting the driver in a big boo boo for letting me in the cab?
> > Would a driver let me in the cab if I ask him politely and pretend I'm
> > an Ausrailer from Melbourne or even overseas?
> >
> > And..... will it be possible to market my website by giving business
> > cards to drivers/guards who let me in?? (Silly Question)
> >
> >
> > Thanks,
> > Maikha "V" Ly
> > http://www.geocities.com/microchip_689
> > P.S. I want the word "Ropsy" to be an official Aus.rail abbreviation,
> > | like Flemo or Carlo.
> > P.P.S. "Invitation from the driver" would mean the driver inviting us
> > or asking the driver?
> > P.P.P.S. Erk, I was out at Central on the 17th (Following your Olympic
> > shot of the tangara missing the target plate going on the Springwood
> > service)
> >
> >
> > Sent via Deja.com http://www.deja.com/
> > Before you buy.

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Bye for now,

Eben

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