Another huge railroad project is in the works - the DM&E Expansion by DM&E Railroad. If you are here at this page, you’re looking for real answers about granting them an easement. To get the answers you want and need, you have to contact DM&E or their agents. However, ...

The problem is that you don’t know what questions to ask. Fortunately, some professionals do know the questions to ask!

The right questions have been written down in a publication called The Easement Inquiry.  It is available to order as an email attachment delivered directly to your email inbox.  It can be printed, stapled together and submitted to whomever is seeking an easement (the Grantee). The questions are thoughtful, comprehensive and extensive.

As a steward of the land, you need specific information so that you may make an informed evaluation and reach a sound conclusion.  The mere act of asking these questions should not be misconstrued as opposition to the DM&E Expansion.  You have a right to know what is planned for your land and what the ultimate effects will be.  You should have specific answers to specific questions before you sign any agreement and The Easement Inquiry will help you get those answers.

If DM&E wants to buy your land outright, hire a lawyer; but, check out  The Landowner’s Guide since fee acquisition and land acquisition by easement are so closely related.

Of course, The Landowner’s Guide To Easements And Right Of Ways will show you how to make use of the responses and tell you what to expect, from project inception to completion.