Looks like I'm gonna be able to get the farm crossing. Is it plausible to think I can bump a farm crossing up to a public crossing?
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Looks like I'm gonna be able to get the farm crossing. Is it plausible to think I can bump a farm crossing up to a public crossing?
Hello - New to this forum - I have obtained a 36 acre parcel in Southeastern Massachusetts that was bisected by a railroad from a larger parcel many years ago. I did a title search which revealed that the incumbent railroad is obligated to to "build and maintain" a farm crossing. Once this...
Yeah. I think you're right. Thanks
Made some headway - I had an extensive title report done going back to 1931. It supported my claim that I had the ROW over the tracks to the landlocked parcel (36 acres) and that the railroad was responsible for making and maintaining one good and sufficient cartway across said RR on said premises. ...
Thanks for all your input. I have retained an attorney to write a letter to Massdot about my situation. I will keep you posted.
Hello - I know it's been a while but I finally did the leg work (hired a title examiner) Cutting to the chase - it looks like the first railroad railroad and subsequent railroads owe us a crossing that is 99 feet wide. Without it the 36 acres is landlocked. Things could get very interesting with the...
Dear Trainlawyer, You seem very knowledgeable about all things railroad, especially in Massachusetts.. Some years back I posted about my Dad being landlocked in Freetown, Massachusetts. Well now he has given the land to me. Is there a way to email or inbox you? Regards, Lanlocked in Freetown, Massac...