steveb860 Posted October 2, 2012 Share Posted October 2, 2012 Ok , I admit I read the Daily Mail. Thought I would share this http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2211647/Moment-dozy-freight-train-driver-took-quick-snooze-wheel-caught-camera.html Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Y Posted October 2, 2012 Share Posted October 2, 2012 The journo seems to have a track record of sensationalising the trivial - http://www.dailymail.co.uk/home/search.html?s=&authornamef=Mark+Duell - sorry, just realised; that's his job. a.) Why didn't the photographer contact Freightliner rather than licensing his image to a press agency? b.) I wouldn't call it any conclusive evidence and the images are debatable anyway. c.) None of us know enough facts to offer categoric conclusions. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BG John Posted October 2, 2012 Share Posted October 2, 2012 This is shocking, how on earth did he manage to steer the train Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xerces Fobe2 Posted October 2, 2012 Share Posted October 2, 2012 Quote This is shocking, how on earth did he manage to steer the train So the spirit of Beardie is lurking here! XF Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Max Stafford Posted October 2, 2012 Share Posted October 2, 2012 The Daily Mail, motivated by spite and malice. Probably the most evil dead tree by product since Der Sturmer. Dave. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
peanuts Posted October 2, 2012 Share Posted October 2, 2012 im 99% certain i know the photgrapher in this case and hes is a press tog for the local papers around manchester used to be a big gricer as a kid Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Max Stafford Posted October 2, 2012 Share Posted October 2, 2012 I also believe that those who take these kind of photos and sell them to the gutter for personal gain are no better than those who denounced folk as witches in the 17th century or those who carried out similar acts under Stalin or McCarthy's watch. Sorry for going off on one! Dave. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold PaulRhB Posted October 2, 2012 RMweb Gold Share Posted October 2, 2012 And there was no SPAD or DSD activation or Freightliner would already know! Pathetic, how many shots in your collections have someone with their eyes closed? complete non story! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 2, 2012 Share Posted October 2, 2012 Bloody hell, that driver looks jut like me in my school photo! Train driver in blink outrage! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Southernman46 Posted October 2, 2012 Share Posted October 2, 2012 Like this apparently - direct quote from the article "Unidentified man was behind the wheel of 30-wagon locomotive last month" A journalist that clearly understands how the railway works - NOT !! No wonder Voyager drivers seem to spray their windscreens when approaching my camera to avoid potential cr*p like this. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Southernman46 Posted October 2, 2012 Share Posted October 2, 2012 im 99% certain i know the photgrapher in this case and hes is a press tog for the local papers around manchester used to be a big gricer as a kid Then have a quiet word with him then about not being a complete prat ? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blacque Jacque Posted October 2, 2012 Share Posted October 2, 2012 Then have a quiet word with him then about not being a complete prat ? Personally, I'd just push him in the canal. These people are vermin. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
oggy1953 Posted October 2, 2012 Share Posted October 2, 2012 The 'Mail' would have done better to devote this space to the little 5 year old ( April Jones ) that has gone missing. This is a complete Non-Story Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold beast66606 Posted October 2, 2012 RMweb Gold Share Posted October 2, 2012 I'm sitting here wondering how much I could make from my collection - if I was actually as bad as some seem to think. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold TheSignalEngineer Posted October 2, 2012 RMweb Gold Share Posted October 2, 2012 I'm sitting here wondering how much I could make from my collection - if I was actually as bad as some seem to think. I thought they usually pulled the blind down when they know you are about. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold PaulRhB Posted October 2, 2012 RMweb Gold Share Posted October 2, 2012 I'm sitting here wondering how much I could make from my collection. start a thread on drivers pulling faces because the blinked, sneezed, blew their nose? all utterly despicable things to do in charge of a train. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
laurenceb Posted October 2, 2012 Share Posted October 2, 2012 It would be interesting to see any other pics he took,one showing eyes closed dont mean a thing. People blink, using flash light reflecting off windows, a non story. Laurence Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
the penguin of doom Posted October 2, 2012 Share Posted October 2, 2012 Interesting they mention a totally unrelated collision where, (I believe), the driver took a crossover at too higher a speed. Do you think they may find a picture of a driver with NO HANDS ON THE WHEEL.....! Now that would be a scoop! What a, (insert expletive here). Rant over. Cheers. Sean. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold The Stationmaster Posted October 2, 2012 RMweb Gold Share Posted October 2, 2012 Typically moronic media reaction - and it seems to have got the treatment it deserves judging by the 'comments' section (btw quote from a well known DM columnist when I asked him, at our local Lit Fest less than a week ago. about the checking of accuracy in reports in the DM online version 'It's edited by very professional people and I'm sure they check all articles properly and will quickly correct them in the very unlikely event that an error gets through' Mind you he also described it as an online version of 'Hello' magazine and I think he was at least on the ball with that comment if not his answer to my original question). Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold beast66606 Posted October 3, 2012 RMweb Gold Share Posted October 3, 2012 I thought they usually pulled the blind down when they know you are about. And "wave" at me ... pointing out the two seagulls flying above my head. But think how much money I could make with a photo where the driver can't see anything ... (and I could quote "industry sources" saying this is acceptable behaviour too !) - fame and fortune here I come.... Not really, I only report dangerous/abusive behaviour to the TOC and let them take whatever action they feel is necessary. ---- I must admit to head shaking though that a so called "enthusiast" would do this, it's no wonder some of the staff dislike us Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium NGT6 1315 Posted October 3, 2012 RMweb Premium Share Posted October 3, 2012 The Daily Mail, motivated by spite and malice. Probably the most evil dead tree by product since Der Sturmer. Though I believe they'd be in a neck-and-neck race with a certain German tabloid with a name consisting of four letters - fittingly, I should think. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rugd1022 Posted October 3, 2012 Share Posted October 3, 2012 Fancy that, the sheer irresponsibility of it, blinking whilst being in charge of a 30 wagon locomotive, whatever one of those is.... 'reporting' of this nature just goes to prove something I've long thought true, that the media see the railway and anything connected to it as 'fair game'. It's a jolly good job the snapper didn't take one of the Driver bending down out of sight to turn the cab heater on or off, as the switch is mounted at the bottom of the heater panel near the cab floor.... imagine the ruck that would have caused.... (***Edit for accuracy... original heater controls are near thef loor, but some of our locos now have new controls mounted in the switch panel above the side windows***) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supaned Posted October 3, 2012 Share Posted October 3, 2012 And then enthusiasts wonder why some staff are so hostile towards them.... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold beast66606 Posted October 3, 2012 RMweb Gold Share Posted October 3, 2012 I must admit to head shaking though that a so called "enthusiast" would do this, it's no wonder some of the staff dislike us And then enthusiasts wonder why some staff are so hostile towards them.... Echo ! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
buffalo Posted October 3, 2012 Share Posted October 3, 2012 ...'reporting' of this nature just goes to prove something I've long thought true, that the media see the railway and anything connected to it as 'fair game'... No need to feel persecuted, Nidge. They treat anything and anyone that might be considered part of a public service, even privatised ones, as fair game. Nick Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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