I'd love to take that signal home with me. Could do it too if it belonged to the DVRW, (nee Soo), but alas it belongs to the BNSF, which is why it is still there after the DVRW removed its track.
Hmmm.... Better write to BNSF before someone else does.
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I feel it's pull on you, Brother L. Left to its own devices, it might disappear any one night or weekend. It would be a shame to have it continue to languish in the weather and under the sun. I would encourage you to pursue its legitimate acquisition.
Every monastary needs a signal. Write to Warren Buffet, he's alway looking for tax deductions and he has plenty of brand new signals. He might even have it delivered.
Use the Monastary letterhead and point out that all the monks make less than his secretary.
Henry
COB Potomac & Northern
Shenandoah Valley
Quick!! Somebody get that dratted thing away from there. Its a lawsuit waiting to happen! What if some inebreated person thinks that is the "Stairway to Heaven", climbs the ladder and falls off? Suppose law enforcement is chasing some miscreant across that field and, the one being chased forgets to duck going under that platform? Ouch!!
Contact Mr. Buffett directly. He will probably tell you it is all yours as long as you absolve BNSF of any and all legal liability in the removal of it from BNSF property. Then take your signal home, clean it up, light it, and enjoy.