Railcorp question

timdole · 15 Apr 2014, 6:35 pm

If there are no fences/signs/gates etc denoting ownership, how close to train tracks is railcorp property and no longer public land?

maggot · 15 Apr 2014, 6:59 pm

timdole wrote:If there are no fences/signs/gates etc denoting ownership, how close to train tracks is railcorp property and no longer public land?

I'm sorry officer. I was just taking photos. I don't have any paint or markers. I'll be more careful not to get too close to the tracks in future etc...

is probably be more effective than arguing whether it's railcorp or public land.

timdole · 15 Apr 2014, 9:18 pm

Yeah, I reckon it's one of those 'beyond all reasonable doubt' things, but was curious if anybody knows if there is an exact rule?

benderz · 17 Apr 2014, 11:19 am

"I saw a dog running towards the tracks and wanted to stop it officer"

"But what is the camera and tripod for"

"Erm....."

No+Pro · 17 Apr 2014, 11:41 am

bird watchin'
we're all just bird watchers, looking for birds that hang out next to railways, drains and abandos
There are a few abandos up this way that are heaven for pigeon enthusiasts
Sometimes I spin some lights and/or steel wool in an attempt to attract more of them, but I suspect that it has the opposite effect - none of my pics actually have any birds in them

timdole · 17 Apr 2014, 3:02 pm

No+Pro wrote:we're all just bird watchers

I always take a photo of trees or something, if I ever needed to back up this story

Nuggs · 17 Apr 2014, 3:08 pm

There is no exact rule, though there would be a minimum size of the easement.
Some corridors could be 50-100m wide to allow for sidings etc., fenced or not.
Google maps should show such easements and boundaries.

Nuggs · 17 Apr 2014, 5:32 pm

A typical Google Maps shot of a railway line, showing the easement.
It should appear like this whether a fence exists or not.

If you have decent phone service at the point in question, bring up your position and check it out.

timdole · 17 Apr 2014, 5:38 pm

Ah, that makes sense. Thanks Nugs.
So that means the track that leads to the spot I was curious about is the inner boarder of the eastment, huh...