Western Railroad Discussion > Railfans are hereby put on notice

Photographers shooting trains at the Cotton Belt depot In Tyler Tex must now
pay a toll.  Collection box is trackside.  Thank you for your support.

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I can't read what it says in the picture. How 'bout explaining, por favor.
 

Top:

"Toll Deposit"
"Tyler Railfan Toll Box"

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Bottom:

"Tyler
Railfan
Toll
Collection
Box"

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Looks like the porperty owners are asking or requiring foamers to offer up a small donation in order to use the facitilites there.

What would Con Sweet think of that?
Gonut

Gonut1 Wrote:
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> What would Con Sweet think of that?
> Gonut

My thoughts exactly.  I am hoping the money would go to keeping the place up in appearance and cleanliness ...

Regards,
Burlington John
 

Telephoto lens and stand across the street.

Looks like a good place to stuff your sandwich wrap paper

Securely attached with plastic tie!

They have a donation box at the viewing shed in Folkston.  I gladly give when I'm there.  It's a wonderful safe place to railfan.  The whole town is your photo platform and the locals are very welcoming.

Or Else, What ?

It's just a whimsical piece of silliness.  Con, I guarantee, would love it.

I will never forget him telling us all "goodbye".

tomstp Wrote:
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> I will never forget him telling us all "goodbye".

Agreed. Truly a poignant post.

We should all be so lucky to have that opportunity.

Jason Rose
Spring, TX
Rio Grande Explorations

I would be honored to put a donation in that fare box should I have the opportunity.

I can't comment further without getting political about the USA following the downfall of every other political empire in history.

Brian

Doesnt look like a bad toll to me, a quarter or two and good to go!

You attract more fly's with honey than vinegar, and this way is vinegar!

I would be more inclined to donate when suggested than when forced.  There are billions of places to see trains.  I would go elsewhere!

Rob

skyview Wrote:
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> Doesnt look like a bad toll to me, a quarter or
> two and good to go!

 How about installing a pay toilet? I remember lots of those in railroad depots, Greyhound terminals, gas stations and other public buildings. Is there a historical society that is dedicated to the preservation of pay toilet door mechanisms? Oh, and it isn't even April Fools Day!

trainsfireengine Wrote:
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> skyview Wrote:
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>  How about installing a pay toilet? I remember
> lots of those in railroad depots, Greyhound
> terminals, gas stations and other public
> buildings. Is there a historical society that is
> dedicated to the preservation of pay toilet door
> mechanisms? Oh, and it isn't even April Fools Day!

I recall those pay toilets as well. In California back in the 1970s, then secretary of state March Fong Eu crusaded against them, arguing that they discriminated against women because the urinals were free. 

I remember seeing vending machines at various British railway stations selling "Platform Tickets" to allow "Rail Enthusiasts" and "Train Spotters" the privilege of being on the platforms trackside for photography, etc.

CZ10 Wrote:
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> I remember seeing vending machines at various
> British railway stations selling "Platform
> Tickets" to allow "Rail Enthusiasts" and "Train
> Spotters" the privilege of being on the platforms
> trackside for photography, etc.

If it meant legally being allowed on a platform without being harassed by authorities, I'd pay for that ticket!

Jim Lipnitz
Morrisville, PA
Big Jim Video Productions