I would agree with your comments, and for a "one time" use, the rubber lens hood would do. However it is restrictive in that you need to be more or less parallel to the window, and there is the danger of leaning into it and putting the lens into direct contact with the glass, putting vibration into the camera, and trying to operate the focus motor while up against something solid. The issue of reaction times can be lessened by installing the hood to the window prior to shooting, and then slipping the lens into the hole at the appropriate time. I suppose it depends on a) how often you would use it, and b) how critical you are of the results. As this isn't the daily going to work trip, and it would be expensive to to go back to correct errors, then b) would justify the expense.
With your comments in mind though, I would refer back to one of the previous posts which suggests getting some practice in, being driven about in a car.

As the later posts point out, reflections are a major problem. There is a gadget called LENSKIRT. This is about $50, and an investment for this type of photography. It is like a lens hood, that fits most lenses, and as the name suggests is a black skirt that you attach to the window using suckers at the corners. Sounds more complicated than it is. This is better than the rubber lens hood method, but the same principles. The lens is totally isolated from the glass surface, so vibrations or heaven forbid jerks and jolts, are not transmitted to the lens or camera. The requirement for the lens to be parallel to the window is removed as well. As for the polariser, I see no benefit in that, as it will rarely remove reflections, but only lessen them. This for the cost of 2 or more stops exposure. - Surely a "no win" situation. I think the other potenial issues have been well covered, the main one being do NOT have any upper body contact with the train, as this will transmit vibration through you, into the camera.

Nice shots Wonky. Hamerton ?

I have 2 different ones. The Eyelead, with the blue gel head, and another at a quarter of the price, with the white gel head, (From Amazon - see their user reviews). After reading reviews saying that the white head leaves residue, I tried it out on a filter. It did leave residue, but after removing the pick up onto the sticky paper, it is now OK. The residue comes at the edge of the cleaning head, so rocking the head on the cleaning paper had the desired effect of removing it. Tried the same test with the Eyelead with no problems or residue.
I am waiting for yet a third variant, priced between these two, so I will see how that compares. The reason for buying the range is down to the slowness of delivery (Out of stock, my goldfish has a headache etc.) Overall, they both appear to be working OK, but when you look at the amount they cost, I think I would stick with the genuine article. A replacement sensor is not going to be cheap. I'll let you know how I get on with the third one when it arrives, if I'm still alive by then.
Nikon UK do wet clean. I spoke to them only a few days ago. I had heard that they were using gel-sticks, but the person I spoke to could not confirm this.

Very true comment CaptainC. This also applies to competition work as well. The first person you have to sell to is yourself.
(Don't forget the midge spray !!)

Yes, Photoshop 6

An excellent set of photos, and they won't embarrass her when she grows up.

Nice shot Angler. Colours are brilliant.

Have you shuffled your Nikons and Canons ?
50mm equates to 75mm on Nikon
50mm equates to 80mm on Canon

I think it is a bit "dumbed down" Jerry, but as I say, it is an official statement, so has some authority, and does cover the basics. If anyone needs more, then they would obviously need to research further.

I would agree with you though in that is does appear to be a guide, rather than a definitive statement of law. At least it is something, given to us rather than taken away. I do think the issue of orphan files needs some work on it, as that appears to be open to abuse. Or am I just being paranoid ?

A couple of Harvest Mice. C & C welcome.

C & C welcome. Taken at the Raptor Foundation, St. Ives, (Cambs) UK.

New guidance just released on UK Copyright. I know copyright / model release, comes up just about every day, but it is not often you see anything directly relating to British law. Pretty basic, but it covers the major points.

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I haven't seen any pics of these for a couple of hours, so I thought you might be getting withdrawal symptoms. Comments etc. welcome. Taken at a Raptor Centre near St. Ives (Cambs.), UK

Comments welcome. Taken at a small zoo just outside Peterborough UK.