Wes Wrote:
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> The younger rail fan in question was quite excited
> and was running along the tracks trying to cross
> over in front of a shove to get good lighting. The
> remainder of the rail fans are well behaved and
> are schooling the individual in safety concerns.
> The entire crew was aware of what he was
> attempting, and we nearly stopped the shove of
> loads, luckily he desisted at the last moment
> after a sharp word from a crewmember riding
> point.
>
> We are safety conscious first and foremost. Rail
> fans are welcome, and we appreciate ppe such as
> safety vests, even if some of our ground crew are
> lax in this regard. Above all, stay away from the
> gauge when trains are in the area and especially
> when trains are moving. No one wants to see
> someone hurt, and a high percentage of pedestrian
> strikes are fatal.
> Stay safe,
> Wes

Thanks for the reminders Wes -- lest we forget.