@dan 77 posted:LOL. I invoked Imminent Domain, paid low dollar, and mailed them a Christmas card early.
Ah, the ol' "I'm the railroad and I do as I d*** well please" approach!
I've been told more than once by fairly high-ranking folks in State government that the Administrative structure of our country goes (in ascending order of power and influence):
8) Local Mayors / Town Council
7) County Judge / Seat
6) State House / Governor
5) US House of Reps
4) President of the US
3) US Senate
2) US Supreme Court
1) Lockheed Martin
0) Any Class I railroad