Really desperate for a shot today so went down by the river to try for a train track shot with my 50mm. Being on the tracks is a big No-No with the railroad company - so I didn't spend a lot of time! Didn't get caught.
I envy you slower trains and open tracks it's almost impossible to get near our tracks and probably suicidal too. And there is no trash...... how I wish our lines had no litter!
Although I'll second Milanie that it's risky business and I doubt the rail companies like us doing it...