MAIN LINE INSPIRATION
In issue 278 2 , respected professional photographer Jack Boskett treated us with an ‘alternative angle’, focussing on a host of attributes which combine the sub bject of railways with photography, to encapsulate a story within the scene. This T time he enlightens us with stories of main line excursions he has photog graphed in recent years across the United Kingdom, along with hints and tips on how to photograph them.
Main line railway photography has its own challenges when it comes to taking that perfect shot. Steam on the main line is a real treat for us and doesn’t happen as often as we would like. Therefore, when the opportunity arises, it is always a pleasure to photograph the excursions at a unique location.
We have all read stories about trespass incidents on the railway. A few years ago, I witnessed a man on the wrong side of the fence in the cess with a camera and tripod so he could obtain head-on footage. This is totally unnecessary. Not only is it against the law to trespass on the railway, but it will not result in the ‘money shot’. The footage will clearly show that you are trackside –resulting in a trip to custody with British Transport Police once it has been put out in the public domain.
Not only are these people causing a danger to themselves and others, but they are also harming the reputation of steam on the main line and may even result in Network Rail banning all charter trains in the future. There are a plethora of foot crossings, public
