Where are the Standard Gauge Insular Operations?

LiveWire · **Joined:** Wed Sep 11, 2013 5:11 pm **Posts:** 48

As alluded to in another post, the Silver Creek & Stephenson in Freeport, Ill., would be one.

Mikechoochoo · **Joined:** Sun Aug 22, 2004 6:10 pm **Posts:** 237

I have a hypothetical question. If an insular operation crossed a private driveway that was the only entrance to a major interstate common carrier like UPS, would they still be considered insular? While they would not be crossing a public road they could still impede interstate commerce.

Crescent-Zephyr · **Joined:** Wed Jan 20, 2016 1:15 pm **Posts:** 1799

Nevada State in Carson City.

MD Ramsey · **Joined:** Fri Feb 26, 2010 9:52 pm **Posts:** 192

Mikechoochoo wrote:

I have a hypothetical question. If an insular operation crossed a private driveway that was the only entrance to a major interstate common carrier like UPS, would they still be considered insular? While they would not be crossing a public road they could still impede interstate commerce.

See my link to the FRA Tourist Jurisdictional page above. It is specific to a Public Highway Rail Grade Crossing. The reference to a railroad crossing is specific to a location where two railroad tracks cross at grade. Not a road crossing.

Not sure what you mean regarding "interstate commerce" and how that relates to FRA safety jurisdiction museum/tourist railroad at a private crossing. If the private road is owned and maintained by UPS, there would have to be an agreement with the tourist railroad.

MDR