Remember... Never take a selfie at the edge of a platform, on the track, bridges or foot board of a moving train Inform the station master and other appropriate staff about your presence in an area when you are railfanning (in case of any trouble or if help is needed) Do not go alone especially in lonely and remote areas Apply for and carry appropriate permits while visiting restricted areas, yards, sheds, inside locomotives Have an up to date timetable. Do not walk on tracks. And more so at points where another track veers away. Sturdy and strong shoes or boots are best for hiking and walking along tracks. Beware of dangerous animals. Tracks may harbour a wide variety of nasty creatures such as scorpions or venomous snakes Never go under a stationary train, or locomotive; as far as possible avoid going on to bridges, tunnels or underpasses especially at night...
more... Do not ride an engine without official permission. You are risking arrest.