I was harassed once at New Brunswick by a NJ Transit employee, and he just kept going on and on about how i couldn't film and that it was written in a rule book and bs. I just kept asking him to show me where it was written down and we he kept refusing and got an NJ Transit cop over, the cop actually told him that there wasn't an issue with me filming. Seems NJ Transit doesn't know how to handle us trainspotters when it comes to this situation.
At least the NJT cop let you stay, that NJT employee on the other hand sounds like a power trip. I’ve had an NJT employee that refused to tell me where to get a “permit” when I asked a long time ago.
you should have seen it when i railfanned the NEC, i got called in by an amtrak engineer, 5 cops showed up and searched me, like is it really that bad.......
On October 12, 2023, When I was railfanning at Glen Ridge, it appears some passenger or person that hung around in the station called the cops. The cops showed up around 6 something when 2 officers were walking on the platform. They first asked me if I’m okay and I said yes. Then one of them said “Okay were you recording? Somebody called about someone recording earlier.” First I was a little nervous to reply thinking they might do something to me but they were not going to do anything at all. So I called up my mom and got the 2 officers on the phone. My mom explained everything I’m up to and now they know. It is revealed someone called the cops because they’re worried about terrorism. Because I was filming they were worried that I was going to blow up the train but I’m never armed therefore I don’t have any devices to blow up anything. This however was the Glen Ridge Police instead of the NJT Police.
Hopefully that interaction went somewhat smooth overall. Unfortunately nowadays getting called in is still a thing, but from what I understand, it’s not as bad as it was 10-15 years ago.
I work with EMS and a few tricks when dealing with cops is just be friendly just refusing will make them mad request a supervisor if needed. they haft to follow CPR Be kind and respect you if its a NJT cop ask for a County/State Police to come.
Send customer service an email. That's what I did following my encounter with an ignorant employee, and they sent me an email the next day, basically reaffirming that photography is allowed. Jsut ask them what the current policy is, and they're likely to send a response forthwith.
Nope, I used to carry the photo policy paper with me starting from the beginning of last year through until Hoboken. In Hoboken I got harassed by an NJT cop, I gave him the photo policy paper, and he didn't accept it. I'm just afraid that now if I get harassed (even if I still carried it) now the cop, or employee won't accept the photo policy paper, and just kicked out if he or she fells like it.
What exactly was that NJT employee trying to tell you about at 5:46, something about an 800 number? I couldn't make out exactly what she was saying over that engine's horn
So, after this happened, did you complain to NJT using the video as proof? Did you get the id numbers of any of the employees? Do you carry a copy of the NJT photography letter with you at all times?
@Conrailfan2323 Uh, wrong. NJT cops have the same power as state troopers. They are fully accredited police officers. The only "rent-a-cops" are on light rail.
@retroguy1976 So long as you aren't causing an obstruction with your tripod or standing too close to the tracks, you should have no problems. Anyone who plays the "hurr terrorism" card is bullshitting.
I was harassed once at New Brunswick by a NJ Transit employee, and he just kept going on and on about how i couldn't film and that it was written in a rule book and bs. I just kept asking him to show me where it was written down and we he kept refusing and got an NJ Transit cop over, the cop actually told him that there wasn't an issue with me filming. Seems NJ Transit doesn't know how to handle us trainspotters when it comes to this situation.
At least the NJT cop let you stay, that NJT employee on the other hand sounds like a power trip. I’ve had an NJT employee that refused to tell me where to get a “permit” when I asked a long time ago.
nice , go Secaucus JCT in the afternoon the , the late shift is rail fanner friendly....
Thanks!
I'm old school when it comes to electric power. What type of locomotive is this?
you should have seen it when i railfanned the NEC, i got called in by an amtrak engineer, 5 cops showed up and searched me, like is it really that bad.......
Sorry, I should have been specific. I meant the type of electric locomotive in the beginning of this video
On October 12, 2023, When I was railfanning at Glen Ridge, it appears some passenger or person that hung around in the station called the cops. The cops showed up around 6 something when 2 officers were walking on the platform. They first asked me if I’m okay and I said yes. Then one of them said “Okay were you recording? Somebody called about someone recording earlier.” First I was a little nervous to reply thinking they might do something to me but they were not going to do anything at all. So I called up my mom and got the 2 officers on the phone. My mom explained everything I’m up to and now they know. It is revealed someone called the cops because they’re worried about terrorism. Because I was filming they were worried that I was going to blow up the train but I’m never armed therefore I don’t have any devices to blow up anything. This however was the Glen Ridge Police instead of the NJT Police.
Hopefully that interaction went somewhat smooth overall. Unfortunately nowadays getting called in is still a thing, but from what I understand, it’s not as bad as it was 10-15 years ago.
I work with EMS and a few tricks when dealing with cops is just be friendly just refusing will make them mad request a supervisor if needed. they haft to follow CPR Be kind and respect you if its a NJT cop ask for a County/State Police to come.
in Britan we call them Jobsworths
Send customer service an email. That's what I did following my encounter with an ignorant employee, and they sent me an email the next day, basically reaffirming that photography is allowed. Jsut ask them what the current policy is, and they're likely to send a response forthwith.
Nope, I used to carry the photo policy paper with me starting from the beginning of last year through until Hoboken. In Hoboken I got harassed by an NJT cop, I gave him the photo policy paper, and he didn't accept it. I'm just afraid that now if I get harassed (even if I still carried it) now the cop, or employee won't accept the photo policy paper, and just kicked out if he or she fells like it.
NJT cops aren't cops. They are rent a cops. And Btw nice catches!
What exactly was that NJT employee trying to tell you about at 5:46, something about an 800 number?
I couldn't make out exactly what she was saying over that engine's horn
So, after this happened, did you complain to NJT using the video as proof? Did you get the id numbers of any of the employees? Do you carry a copy of the NJT photography letter with you at all times?
@Conrailfan2323 Uh, wrong. NJT cops have the same power as state troopers. They are fully accredited police officers. The only "rent-a-cops" are on light rail.
8 years ego...Now they look diferent around...
nice
Not cool. Today, I was railfanning at Upper Montclair and a Montclair cop was driving around but neither he nor anyone say anything to me.
I know, NJ Transit is most well-known for kicking railfans out.
I would try to be respectful, if they would allow me to.
@retroguy1976 So long as you aren't causing an obstruction with your tripod or standing too close to the tracks, you should have no problems. Anyone who plays the "hurr terrorism" card is bullshitting.
@whatthefuck9000 Thanks!
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Why cant they just back off and let us railfanners do what we love?
this post 9/11 world we live in
Wow, they must have be overreactive.
Keep wrapping yourselves in the delusion that this is a free country🤣🤣🤣
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