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Old 25th June 2011, 12:13
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I dont like spotting from Euston station
the best place is go along the road on the right hand side first left there is a slope road into the station , prob former taxi road
low wall at the top and a full view of the enterance to all lines
At Euston I always went to the end of the easternmost platform - you can see clearly everything that comes & goes from there, it being considerably longer than all but the westernmost platform.


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Old 26th June 2011, 11:42
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Hi Serge. What a great idea. I am in my 60s just about to retire and will then be able to take more photo,s on the railway. I would deffinatly become a member of this sceme if it goes nationwide allthough i do take photo,s all over the country now. Baz
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Old 27th June 2011, 12:52
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Seems a great idea to me and I would most certainly join if it expanded countrywide.
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Old 2nd August 2011, 17:46
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What a brilliant idea,Count Me In,!!!.
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Old 6th August 2011, 08:49
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Great idea, please include me when it reaches Yorkshire.
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Old 6th August 2011, 11:43
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I would also very happily sign up. Good idea.
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Old 7th August 2011, 12:56
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Hi

Glad to see your presence on the forum, and that finally, someone in BTP is prepared to take the initiative on what is a harmless hobby. Let's not forget that we are also recording on film (some of us!) and as digital images, what will be history in 5, 10, 15 years time.

I've had a leading involvement with the issues over railway photography over the past 5-7 years, and the lies and myths perpetrated by railway staff (and occasionally) BTP that taking photos was banned.

Some years ago I investigated the scheme that's used at airports, and suggested publicly that a similar scheme could be adopted for enthusiasts. Only recently, a railway photographer prevented a suicide, so good can only come from this scheme.
During my investigations, I spoke to one of the police behind the airport scheme, and it transpired he was also a signalman on a heritage line, so well aware of the issues for both types of enthusiasts.

Last year, The Railway Magazine, which has been proactive with the injustice of being told 'no photos', suggested a card scheme, and while the magazine's campaign was good, the message about photography being permitted has been getting through to front line staff, and the problems have subsided.

That said, I'd welcome a more open chat with you as I feel I have something significant to contribute. Perhaps you can PM me?
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Old 7th August 2011, 17:09
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I think that is a brilliant idea, I would sign up to that

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Old 11th August 2011, 22:19
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Allow me to add my support to this scheme.

It's certainly true to say that countless railway enthusiasts and photographers (myself included) have been the victims of confusion, prohibition and lies over the years; in-spite of having every intention to co-operate with members of staff pre-confrontation.

I'm thrilled to see that the BTP are considering of taking some initiative towards this issue and would be more than happy to give my support to the suggested scheme.
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Count me in!! Always a pleasure to help "The Bill" on the railway!
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