Is it legal to posses railroad rails?

Toney Flaten: You could probably complain if you find the company that left them there i imagine. would be a bit odd if you or anyone you know were blamed for something soo removed from your actions. Or sell it for scrap metal even

Jess Grizzel: Scrap dealers will not handle what is obviously railroad track unless you are able to provide some proof that you own it. I don't know the specifics of how you would do this in the USA, but I would guess that if you can find out when this line was proposed, and what the local railroad company was, you will be able to contact them, or their successor if the RR has been absorbed by another company in the interim.

Antonia Quinnett: Unless you can find out what railroad it was (and if they they still exist or are now part of another company) and some proof can be produced that the land the tracks are on was either sold or licensed to the railroad or some other easement granted, then the tracks belong to your in-laws becaus! e it is on their property and they can do what they want with them.If the railroad no longer exists in any way, then the tracks belong to your in-laws.I would check to see if there is a local rail history organization in their area. they might be able to provide more background information. If there is a hall of records where you in-laws live, there may be a record of any transactions regarding the property as it relates to the rails..By the way - those rails are going to be very heavy and getting someone to remove them may not be easy so getting rid of them may cost more than it is worth. It may be best to cover them up and just keep some photo (and other documentation) that they are there....Show more