Should I photograph on train tracks? <-- FAQ entry discussion thread

Q: Should I photograph on train tracks?

A: Hell no.

Every year hundreds of people are killed on train tracks.

It's dangerous and illegal. Do not photograph on train tracks.

Trains are not as loud as you think they are, https://www.today.com/video/rossen-reports-update-see-how-long-it-can-take-to-hear-a-train-coming-911815235593

In this thread we'd like to collect your anecdotes, and links to news stories about these tragedies.