At 04:31 PM 7/13/99 -0400, you wrote:
>Hello everyone,
>I am new to the list and have found some very good and useful information
>here. I am police officer in Texas. Here in Texas it is a crime to stand on
>the tracks or to interfere with rail road property. But it is only a
>misdemeanor offense. Usually only a fine and maybe 1 day in jail. This is
>usually only used on people who are riding the trains illegally. We have
>several Train buffs who hang around the Burlington Northern Santa Fe Rail
>yard. They take all kinds of photographs and video of the trains. The Rail
>Road has never complained about people who use common since, They don't seem
>to mind people standing on the tracks to take photos as long as you do it in
>a safe manner. The Rail Road even parks Engines near the old station so the
>train buffs can photograph them. The fine for trespassing on Rail Road
>property is only about $150.00 to $200.00. but each state has different laws
>so you should check the state you are in.
>
>
>Joe Adcock
>Central Texas
Joe;
Thanks for the info. BTW, didn't you used to play for the Cleveland Indians?
:>)
George
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