We get it. You’re looking for the perfect picture. But whether it’s a silly selfie or a photo with friends, taking pictures on train tracks and all railroad property is more than illegal – it can be deadly. Walking on train tracks is always dangerous and avoidable. Picture this: It’s a clear, quiet day and you find yourself in a scenic area on a railroad track. Think you’ll hear or see an approaching train? Think again. Most of a train’s sound is behind it, so you might not hear it until it’s too late.
The New Hope Railroad is a private business and therefore is private property. Sometimes our trains do not run on a set schedule, and while you may feel that you know the track is not being used, trains can travel on any track, at any time, from either direction. Taking pictures in/on/around railroad tracks and equipment is not only dangerous, but it is also illegal.
Always put your safety first and expect a train at all times.
Please be smart. Keep yourself and your loved ones off of railroad tracks, and be safe.