Posted by UrbanDK Totally wasn't planning on standing on it, or even climbing on top of one of the cars. There's a little platform on the back that I was going to sit on because I don't want even the slightest chance of falling off. I'm more in it for the scenery. That being said, how do I go about not getting caught? I'm definitely 100% concerned about NOT dying or getting hurt but I'm also a little worried about the consequences of doing this. The police in my area can get pretty cranky.
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Stateside it's the RR police you need to really concern yourself with. They have jurisdiction across state lines. Their job is to secure the rails and trains.
Crossings or anywhere were there's road access to the rails they may be lurking. This is rare but they are out there. They will sometimes parallel trains on the highway.
Yards, side tracks/switches where the stop and stations are prime hazards for unwanted encounters.
Keeping a low profile in these areas helps.
Engineers and RR workers will dime you out too sometimes just for being on the right of way.
Wear a good pair of leather high top lace up boots, and a pair of gloves good for climbing. Wear colors/shades that blend in, don't wear blue. Dress warm enough for the ride.
Remember you may end up hundreds of miles from where you started
Fun times.