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Re: Train tracks for access

Unread postby cedarsavage » Fri Nov 04, 2016 7:58 pm

Is it a liability thing or something?

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Unread postby BassBoysLLP » Fri Nov 04, 2016 11:02 pm

cedarsavage wrote:Is it a liability thing or something?

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Yes and the provision to keep hazardous materials safe. It is also a matter of homeland security.

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Re: Train tracks for access

Unread postby FRH » Fri Nov 04, 2016 11:57 pm

Would this be a federal offense since the tracks run multi state?

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Unread postby hunter_mike » Sat Nov 05, 2016 1:02 am

FRH wrote:Would this be a federal offense since the tracks run multi state?

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Not sure about that but there are at least 5 different railroad companies in the state of wisconsin alone and each one handles the issue differently.
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Re: Train tracks for access

Unread postby tgreeno » Sat Nov 05, 2016 4:08 am

Ghost Hunter wrote:
tgreeno wrote:I have used them in the past. Not sure of the legality?


Train tracks belong to the train companies. Theft from one is a major deal. It is also considered private property.


How is walking down a railroad track considered theft?
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Unread postby BassBoysLLP » Sat Nov 05, 2016 7:22 am

hunter_mike wrote:
FRH wrote:Would this be a federal offense since the tracks run multi state?

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Not sure about that but there are at least 5 different railroad companies in the state of wisconsin alone and each one handles the issue differently.


Yeah, it's definitely not clear. Federal does have oversight of all rails no different than airlines.

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Re: Train tracks for access

Unread postby justin84 » Sat Nov 05, 2016 11:20 am

Someone mentioned bedding earlier, one thing I've noticed is you can always count on a parallel trail just inside the woods, just like a field edge. Good spot for a trail cam to see what's nearby.

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Re: Train tracks for access

Unread postby ihookem » Mon Nov 07, 2016 2:42 pm

Ok then , where does the railroad property end then? 20' from the rail? Can I walk the bottom of the hill of the tracks. Maybe they need to post how far from the tracks I need to be if I am going to obey the law , they need to post the private property line. No?
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Unread postby kurt » Mon Nov 07, 2016 3:44 pm

In WI you don't need to post any private land for it to be trespassing. it's your duty to know. I'm really unsure how far it is but it shows up on my gps app

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Unread postby john1984 » Mon Nov 07, 2016 4:02 pm

ihookem wrote:Ok then , where does the railroad property end then? 20' from the rail? Can I walk the bottom of the hill of the tracks. Maybe they need to post how far from the tracks I need to be if I am going to obey the law , they need to post the private property line. No?


Go to this site. http://www.wisconsin-wi.com/wisconsin-gis-maps.html

and click on the county you want parcel info on. It should show you property lines

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