Could I get away with this legally?

RossG · 22 May 2008 at 11:24

In August I am planning to travel up north via train to go camping. Now I have to take a small camping stove with me. However, I don't know if you would legally be allowed to take a small gas cannister onto a train like that. I wouldn't be suprised if it came under terrorism laws or something. Would anyone here know or point me in the right direction? It's not something I've been able to dig up anywhere else.

Morba · 22 May 2008 at 11:25

Ring the train company that you will be using?

RossG · 22 May 2008 at 11:33

Well their website states:

"We kindly request that you do not bring the following items within your luggage:

* Any weapons
* Drugs or solvents (other than medicines)
* Live or dead animals
* Fish or insects
* Battery powered wheelchairs/disabled scooters, unless they are pre-booked
* Prams
* Non folding pushchairs
* Non folding bicycles

Any other items considered unsuitable for carriage by reason of their weight, size, shape or character."

It's rather vague, and I'm sure a telephone money would probably just read that list straight back to me. Also, it's not just wether it's against the train companies rules, but also the actual law in general. I got randomly stopped and searched last time I was at an inter-city train station and would rather not be wandering around with gas in my bag if I don't know about its legality. I've sent them an email anyway.

Thomas. PLease. · 22 May 2008 at 11:43

buy a trangia

Morba · 22 May 2008 at 11:49

RossG said:
It's rather vague, and I'm sure a telephone money would probably just read that list straight back to me. .

But you think that GD will know?

RossG · 22 May 2008 at 11:50

A lot of people use these boards that have a wealth of information. There may be a chance one or two of them may know.

jackthezipper · 22 May 2008 at 11:52

Make a fire. Be a real man.

z3b3dy · 22 May 2008 at 11:54

You'll be absolutely fine, I've done it literally hundreds of times.

mangobreeder · 22 May 2008 at 11:56

be a man who is going to know

Kristoph · 22 May 2008 at 12:02

If you've got all the other gear on you, and it looks obvious you're going camping, then even if they do stop you and search you - they'll just ignore it.

Why the paranoia?

RossG · 22 May 2008 at 12:04

Yes I probably am being slightly paranoid. I just like to be sure about such things.

Raymond Lin · 22 May 2008 at 12:05

Can't take prams or bicycles? I've seen that LOADS of times, some carriages actually is designed for bike storage.

paradigm · 22 May 2008 at 12:08

RossG said:
"We kindly request that you do not bring the following items within your luggage:

* Fish or insects

Who randomly wants to take a fish with them on the train :confused:

Secondly, who stops the flies, ants, etc etc getting on the train themselves? :confused:

Kristoph · 22 May 2008 at 12:15

Going on a fishing trip, taking maggots with you?

Coming back from fishing trip, bringing fish back with you?

lord filbuster · 22 May 2008 at 12:15

why are fish and insects separate from live animals?

Kristoph · 22 May 2008 at 12:17

Probably because individuals don't think in enough depth, and presume live animals means only things like dogs and cats etc.

Fish and insects you can hide fairly well.

mehuk · 22 May 2008 at 12:23

tin of gas = fine

loaded handgun = not fine

thats my general rule of thumb

Buffman · 22 May 2008 at 12:27

Yes, unless you are of ethnic origins or look so

lord filbuster · 22 May 2008 at 12:28

Fish and insects you can hide fairly well.

hiding fish and insects on your person?

gord · 22 May 2008 at 12:31

mp3kla said:
Why the paranoia?

Cultural trend.