by MichiganMike
I read a SouthBend News article that didn't necessarily frown on railfans, that talked about their activites and troubles they have had / how they can help.
Go here to be aquainted with the article:
http://www.southbendtribune.com/stories ... __Coul.sto
It mentions:
Authorities must secure more than 90 miles of track used by the South Shore commuter line between South Bend and Chicago. A new camera system is being installed along the route, but employees and riders still are being asked to keep an eye out for suspicious people or activity.
Robert Byrd, chief of the South Shore commuter line's transit police, said rail fans are an asset to the South Shore system, but he doesn't see a need to form a more formal relationship with them.
That in mind, if I were to go to a place such as Michigan City ( Im certainly going to let things cool off before watching at a high speed stretch along the wires such as Lydick where I definately may look out of place) but what kind of inquiry might I be subject to? Ive heard terrible rumors about authoriteis confinscating cameras etc, but cannot confirm them.
Michael
Go here to be aquainted with the article:
http://www.southbendtribune.com/stories ... __Coul.sto
It mentions:
Authorities must secure more than 90 miles of track used by the South Shore commuter line between South Bend and Chicago. A new camera system is being installed along the route, but employees and riders still are being asked to keep an eye out for suspicious people or activity.
Robert Byrd, chief of the South Shore commuter line's transit police, said rail fans are an asset to the South Shore system, but he doesn't see a need to form a more formal relationship with them.
That in mind, if I were to go to a place such as Michigan City ( Im certainly going to let things cool off before watching at a high speed stretch along the wires such as Lydick where I definately may look out of place) but what kind of inquiry might I be subject to? Ive heard terrible rumors about authoriteis confinscating cameras etc, but cannot confirm them.
Michael