Re: Photostops on tours

["John Boxall" <box@ozemail.com.au>]

The only rolling stock i can think of with ladders are traveltrain cars
(14xx, 15xx, 19xx), 19xx and 20xx railmotors and the tilt train ...

David Johnson <trainman@ozemail.com.au> wrote in message
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> 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...
>
>
> --
> David Johnson
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>
>