Train dims lights in Bryan, OH

[NickThatRailfan]

So I was out in Bryan today and this is the first time this ever happened to me. This intermodal train with 2 UP leaders passed me and as he got closer he dimmed his nose light and shut the ditch lights off. He had a clear signal so he was not stopping, and there we're no other trains near. I have heard that if they do that they are trying to ruin a railfans shot? But I don't know if that is true. If anyone knows why they did that let me know please.

[Saturnalia]

Could have been trying not to blind you, or anybody else, in the area. That's the normal reason why.

[DaveO]

i would think dimming the light would make a photo turn out better... and is friendlier.

[David Collins]

If you’re filming and a crew does that at night, it is a lifesaver…so you don’t have to deal with the lens flare. Train crews are people too you know!

[NickThatRailfan]

If you’re filming and a crew does that at night, it is a lifesaver…so you don’t have to deal with the lens flare. Train crews are people too you know!

It was broad daylight, lol.