I've said it many times before and I'll say it again: railroad tracks are NOT photo backdrops. Keep off. Not only is it dangerous, it's also illegal and sets a terrible example for other people. If you must use train tracks for pictures, visit a museum or heritage line and ask permission.
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My local rail museum *Is* an active yard. Cheyenne yard, in fact.
And if yah know the right people, yah may even get to use the Big Boy as a backdrop!