Nonewid Neutral Newbie June 12, 2012 Share June 12, 2012 I like to look at cars, but dint know that there are people out there who likes to look at our MRT. http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/sin...1206908/1/.html SINGAPORE: Trainspotting, a hobby that involves watching trains for long periods of time, is catching on here. A local club, called SGTrains Trainspotters, has seen a doubling in its membership since January 2011. The group meets up every Saturday at the Jurong East MRT station. One of their activities, spotting serial numbers on train cars. When the numbers do not run in sequence, the trainspotters know that certain carriages have been taken back to the depot for maintenance. Other activities include collecting door hangers, looking out for any change in the interior of the train, taking note of the different advertisements that are on display and working with train operators here to improve services. Due to the recent spate of disruptions in the MRT lines, SMRT has implemented more tv screens in various stations. Joel Ong, a committee member of SG Trains Trainspotters, said: "SMRT wants us to create ideas on what should they show on the television panel which will be more significant to the commuters. So we have to provide ideas on the fonts and the design of the disruption notice on the television panels." The group's detailed observation of trains has even given them certain insights. Vice-President of SG Trains Trainspotters, Benjamin Goh, said: "The third-generation 751b trains have a problem with their braking, which sometimes causes the wheel to slip on the track. This causes flat spots on wheels, and this is what we think caused excessive vibration on tracks." Members of the club also have a wishlist for what they hope to see in future trains. "I would like to see the implementation of television information systems onboard trains. Information systems of other lines would also be displayed on the screens. I hope to see LTA invest in better, more efficient motors," said one member. "The tile floors right before the rail line, they are for blind people to navigate throughout the station. We wish for them to be implemented inside the train, so that they can find their way to a reserved seat," said another. The club was recently awarded the Friend of the Land Transport Authority (LTA) award, in recognition of their significant contributions to Singapore's land transport. -CNA/ac/cc ↡ Advertisement Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chrispie 5th Gear June 12, 2012 Share June 12, 2012 al qaeda shld employ these people to do surveillance on installations. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KARTer 2nd Gear June 12, 2012 Share June 12, 2012 Maybe we need TP-spotter club also Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wyfitms Twincharged June 12, 2012 Share June 12, 2012 r they even paid by smrt? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unidentified 1st Gear June 12, 2012 Share June 12, 2012 eat too full nothing to do or something wrong with their mind. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ender Hypersonic June 12, 2012 Share June 12, 2012 Saw them on TV before. They don't just look at MRT. They also rides the malaysia rails to various trains station in malaysia. I Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LonelyBro Neutral Newbie June 12, 2012 Share June 12, 2012 eat too full nothing to do or something wrong with their mind. +1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
13177 Hypersonic June 12, 2012 Share June 12, 2012 (edited) eat too full nothing to do or something wrong with their mind. Lol, nothing wrong with that la. Everyone has their own hobbies and likes, i guess these group of people like trains. I came across there are another group who is busspotter, these people are crazy over buses! But quite surprise that this trainspotter group meet every saturday? They are really very "on", even some of the car club here also dont meet every week. Edited June 12, 2012 by 13177 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tigerwoods Turbocharged June 12, 2012 Share June 12, 2012 I like to look at cars, but dint know that there are people out there who likes to look at our MRT. http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/sin...1206908/1/.html SINGAPORE: Trainspotting, a hobby that involves watching trains for long periods of time, is catching on here. A local club, called SGTrains Trainspotters, has seen a doubling in its membership since January 2011. The group meets up every Saturday at the Jurong East MRT station. One of their activities, spotting serial numbers on train cars. When the numbers do not run in sequence, the trainspotters know that certain carriages have been taken back to the depot for maintenance. Other activities include collecting door hangers, looking out for any change in the interior of the train, taking note of the different advertisements that are on display and working with train operators here to improve services. Due to the recent spate of disruptions in the MRT lines, SMRT has implemented more tv screens in various stations. Joel Ong, a committee member of SG Trains Trainspotters, said: "SMRT wants us to create ideas on what should they show on the television panel which will be more significant to the commuters. So we have to provide ideas on the fonts and the design of the disruption notice on the television panels." The group's detailed observation of trains has even given them certain insights. Vice-President of SG Trains Trainspotters, Benjamin Goh, said: "The third-generation 751b trains have a problem with their braking, which sometimes causes the wheel to slip on the track. This causes flat spots on wheels, and this is what we think caused excessive vibration on tracks." Members of the club also have a wishlist for what they hope to see in future trains. "I would like to see the implementation of television information systems onboard trains. Information systems of other lines would also be displayed on the screens. I hope to see LTA invest in better, more efficient motors," said one member. "The tile floors right before the rail line, they are for blind people to navigate throughout the station. We wish for them to be implemented inside the train, so that they can find their way to a reserved seat," said another. The club was recently awarded the Friend of the Land Transport Authority (LTA) award, in recognition of their significant contributions to Singapore's land transport. -CNA/ac/cc I think LTY is the Leader of this hobby group... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chrispie 5th Gear June 12, 2012 Share June 12, 2012 (edited) there is a group in sg that chases buses as well They will be able to ID each make of the bus, specs etc.. the routes.. collect the route brochures... and meet to take buses together. I know most of us are already in the downblouse-spotters group. Edited June 12, 2012 by Chrispie Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sosaria Twincharged June 12, 2012 Share June 12, 2012 (edited) It's a sign of becoming a 1st world country - that all these "strange" past-times are coming up in popularity and gaining membership. Train-spotting, bus-spotting is something like bird-watching, I guess. In UK, I know train-spotting has quite a following, mainly older people and retirees who can reel off facts and figures about their train system. But then again, they have plenty of train types and routes and companies to make the hobby more interesting and varied. And not to mention a long, long history as well. Here we only have SMRT! Since 1980s only? The internet has also helped to link up many people who, individually, may have thought that they are only one to have a strange hobby - but now found many kindred spirits online. Edited June 12, 2012 by Sosaria Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
13177 Hypersonic June 12, 2012 Share June 12, 2012 The history of our train here consider quite short, and over the years i find the pattern and design of the train all looks the same to me. But the pattern and design of buses here changes a lot. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SimonTan 2nd Gear June 12, 2012 Share June 12, 2012 (edited) The information they have is very important for Terrorist. I guess these kids will never betray the nation and sell these sensitive information for $50,000 to mas salama et al? Perhaps the police should be concerned. Edited June 12, 2012 by SimonTan Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christan Turbocharged June 12, 2012 Share June 12, 2012 Is there any group/club that organises spotting chiobus? Wouldn't mind that as a hobby. . If anyone got lobang, must inform Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nonewid Neutral Newbie June 12, 2012 Author Share June 12, 2012 googled and i think this is their forum.. http://forums.sgtrains.com/showthread.php?tid=1219 Quite chim Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evillusion Supersonic June 12, 2012 Share June 12, 2012 Lol, nothing wrong with that la. Everyone has their own hobbies and likes, i guess these group of people like trains. I came across there are another group who is busspotter, these people are crazy over buses! But quite surprise that this trainspotter group meet every saturday? They are really very "on", even some of the car club here also dont meet every week. ok..ok...i want to open one hobby club! Chiobuspotter...must be knowledgeable about anything on women! but later they say i stalker! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Babyt 4th Gear June 12, 2012 Share June 12, 2012 we need toiletspotter. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SimonTan 2nd Gear June 12, 2012 Share June 12, 2012 EstherSpotters group? CeciliaSpotters group? Wondering got anyone into LeeKwanYewspotters as well. Collecting all his life history and photos and articles. Like his dress sense trends, his watch wearing trends, his jackets, etc. Perhaps the memorabilia will be worth alot in future. ↡ Advertisement Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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