Railroad tracks are on private property owned by the railroad company. It is never safe be on the railroad property.  Trains may approach quickly and will not be able to stop in time if you are in the way.  In addition, you may be arrested for being on railroad property and we are sure your parents wouldn't like that!

There are places where the railroad tracks cross roads or streets. Many of these railroad crossings are marked with one of the signs or signals in the table below.

	This sign means you are coming to a railroad crossing. Always look both ways and listen carefully to be sure a train is not coming from either direction before crossing the tracks.
	Many railroad crossings have a gate with flashing lights that close when a train is coming. NEVER go around a closed railroad gate. NEVER try to get across the track before the train gets there.
	Some crossings which don't have gates may have this sign. When the lights are flashing, a train is coming. You should wait until the train or trains have passed before trying to cross the tracks.

Use Caution When Crossing Railroad Tracks

• Railroad tracks are uneven. You should not try to bicycle, in-line skate or run when crossing tracks.

• Trains are large and heavy.  A locomotive and 7 empty cars may weigh around 450 tons, the same as 225 minivans!  The train cannot stop quickly.

• When a train has passed going in one direction, make sure the tracks are clear before you cross.  A train may be coming from the other direction and you may not notice it because of the noise from the first train.

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