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  • What is Railroad Protective Insurance and why is it necessary?
  • What is a Railroad Milepost and how are they figured?
  • Do I need permission to park on or use railroad property?
    • Yes. Railroad property is private property. The railroad has every right to control and monitor use and access. Any unauthorized use of railroad property is trespassing. If you witness any unauthorized use of railroad property, please call MRL at 406-523-1500.
  • Do I need to be the adjacent land owner in order to lease railroad right of way?
    • No. MRL does give preference to the adjacent land owner, however you don't need to be the adjacent land owner in order to lease the right of way.
  • Who owns the fences along the railroad right of way?
    • Typically the fences belong to MRL. However, ownership can vary. It depends on who originally installed the fences
  • Who is responsible for fencing a leased area?
    • The lease holder. As the lessee, you are responsible for maintaining and installing any fences necessary to control access to the site or any livestock you place on site.
  • Who is responsible for controlling the weeds on a leased site?
    • The lessee is responsible for all weed control within the boundaries of the lease area.
  • Can I have a driveway across the tracks, or running parallel to the tracks?

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