I am planning on making another montage video, this one focusing entirely on inbound UP West Line Metra trains tomorrow, and just like a video I made last Sunday involving the outbound trips, I want to film the trains from different locations. Last Sunday, I filmed UP-W Train #509 from the island platform of the Kedzie station, which I live by. This station is not served by any trains on weekends, and after 7 p.m. on weekdays. While filming 509, I noticed the engineer and the conductors on board looking at me, each bearing a facial expression representing shock and surprise.
I have wanted to film Metra trains at similar stations, such as Highlands, Congress Park, and Hanson Park, but what went through my mind as I saw the faces on the crew of UP-W 509 has made me think twice. I always follow the rules regarding railroad property, and I respect these rules, but I am wondering, is standing on the platforms of Metra stations that aren't served by trains at a certain time considered trespassing?
Below is a video I made last Saturday from the island platform at Kedzie to better explain what I'm talking about.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TMVPRbWUgms
I have wanted to film Metra trains at similar stations, such as Highlands, Congress Park, and Hanson Park, but what went through my mind as I saw the faces on the crew of UP-W 509 has made me think twice. I always follow the rules regarding railroad property, and I respect these rules, but I am wondering, is standing on the platforms of Metra stations that aren't served by trains at a certain time considered trespassing?
Below is a video I made last Saturday from the island platform at Kedzie to better explain what I'm talking about.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TMVPRbWUgms
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