11-06-2016, 06:11 PM
(11-06-2016, 05:30 PM)KevinL Wrote: Now, the next segment may bring me some criticism here for how I obtained these photos. I freely admit trespassing on CN property to do so, and I do not want to endorse such activity in general.
I do wish to clarify:
That said, this afforded me an excellent look a the new creek bridges that were constructed for both the freight line and the LRT.
- I undertook this at my own risk, knowing what I may encounter.
- I remained off the tracks whenever possible, maintaining safe distance except when crossing over.
- I remained vigilant at all times of any approaching trains.
- At no point did I enter an active construction zone.
I want to weigh in to say that I think what you did was fine. The question is, why do the rules exist? For safety and to mark off property that the owner has the right to use. You checked carefully and avoided safety hazards, and did nothing to interfere with the property owner’s use of the property. Therefore, it’s not a problem. The same applies to all sorts of cases where the rules are, technically, widely broken — everything from bicycles on sidewalks, to speeding limits, to the exact rules for what you may do with the space between your property and the sidewalk. Enlightened enforcement authorities also recognize this and apply appropriate judgement when deciding how and when to enforce the rules.