trainrider47 {Michael Allen} Wrote:
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> Remember, even if you have paid for a chasing
> pass, you are not contributing anywhere near as
> much as the people who are riding on the train.
> Bottom line, respect the riders. They are the
> ones that a paying to make it happen.
>
> That means staying out of any possible shots they
> may want to take at runby locations. If you can
> see them, they can see you.
>
> You shouldn't join the photo line at a run-by
> location unless there is clearly sufficient room
> and the run-by coordinator is OK with it.
>
> Also, make sure your vehicles are not visible in
> the background during photo runbys. Nothing
> wrecks a shot more than light reflecting off a
> windshield or a vehicle showing in the back-
> ground.
>
> Don't kick up dust with fast driving to get a-
> head of the train. It can spoil shots as well.
>
> Carpooling is a great idea. It cuts down on the
> number of vehicles that might get in the way
> and you have help if you get stuck!
John Bush Wrote:
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>
... Good advice for this and all charters. I
> also recommend that everyone who does
> not plan to ride purchase a chaser pass.
> Please remember that none of the stuff is
> free to put on. If charters and events do
> not cover their costs in the long run they
> will not happen.
AMEN on all counts, Gentlemen -
I bought my ticket to ride weeks ago, and recommend others do the same A.S.A.P.!
- El Abuelo Histœrico, Greengo y Curmudgeoño de los Locomoturas Viejos y Verdes,
aka Der Grossväterlich DünkelOlivGrünDampfKesselMantelLiebHabender