Re: Photostops on tours

[David Johnson <trainman@ozemail.com.au>]

Graham Watkins wrote:

> What is the position with photostops (runpasts) on railways around
> Australia. Are they allowed? If so what are the conditions. Are indemnities
> required? Are trains allowed to set back? Do they have to be at platforms?
>
> QR is being difficult of late quoting safety standards that say passengers
> may only be picked up or set down at designated passenger set down points.
> They seem reluctant to rationally discuss the matter as it is easier simply
> to ban them.
>
> Graham Watkins

It usually ends up being up to the safeworking officer on duty at the time.  If
he has no objections, it is surprising what can happen.  There are places where
set back photo stops will not happen (ie track circuited automatic signalling
areas), however, when a train has the staff, most times train crews will do
them.  Does all QR rollingstock have a ladder at every door?  NSW does...


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