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Does a riding scale railroad make a good neighbor?

 

While most everyone reading this is a riding-scale railroad enthusiast, not everyone around a railroad may be as enthused about the railroad as we are. There are a few known cases of railroads that have had problems with their immediate neighbors. While most have been settled with making adjustments to their operating and work habits, at least one ended in a recent lawsuit in which the railroad was found to be in conflict with property covenants and ordered removed completely, even though it had been there longer than the neighbor had.

The following survey will be the basis for an article on problems railroads have encountered and hopefully will provide insight in how best to avoid neighbor problems.

This Survey has Concluded
Look for a wrap up of the results to be posted soon.
For those that had a chance, thanks for taking our survey

How is your railroad property zoned?
Residential area   Commercial area   Rural or agriculture Land   Public land such as park

Do your neighbors like the railroad being there?
Enjoy its presence    No opinion   Want it gone

Have you imposed restrictions to avoid upsetting the neighbors?
(such as limiting the number of visitors, limiting operating/work times, limit use of horns/whistles)
Yes   No  (If yes, please list below)

Does activity on your railroad cause problems on public streets?
(such as visitors improper parking at neighbors, street partially blocked)
Yes   No  (If yes, please list below)

Have you done anything to avoid neighbor problems?

Have problems come to legal action?

Additional comments about dealing with neighbors.