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Pillar of the Community
United States
6478 Posts |
There used to be a train station in Beverly Hills. I live right next to where it used to be. It is the fenced off area surrounded by bushes. The grass is very tall there. I kind of want to metal detect it. I think I would have to ask for permission first. I would most likely get a no. Here it was.  |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
932 Posts |
Looks promising  |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
819 Posts |
theres no harm in asking you may even get a sure just fill in your holes. if they say no you could offer them say 10% of what you find..
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Pillar of the Community
 United States
5828 Posts |
Not a bad place... Hopefully you get a yes! Keep us posted!
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Pillar of the Community
United States
982 Posts |
Maybe you'll find some smashed coins that kids have placed on the tracks over the years. I know when we did that as kids we rarely found all the coins that we had placed.
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Rest in Peace
United States
18456 Posts |
Give it a shot. nothing to loose.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
2189 Posts |
Looks like there was a bank right on that corner also, very promising!
Just a thought, maybe write up a formal introductory letter stating how you are a numismatist and have an interest in the history of the area. A short letter describing yourself and how you would leave the area being detected in the same state of preservation. If you are a Boy Scout or ex Boy Scout throw that in there....or any community affiliations you have.
Find out who owns the property and see if you can meet them or drop off your letter to someone who has the rights to the property. I think that will go a long way in helping to sway the owners/custodians of the property to feel good about letting you detect the area.
You could also say you would be happy to donate some artifacts to the local historical society.
I think that would get your foot in the door instead of a random call from someone the property owners have no idea who they are, and the easist out for them would be to say no.
Go for it! let us know how you make out.
I detected years ago (1980's) and although it did not get me into all of the private areas I wanted to metal detect, it swayed some to say yes based on the effort I made and I think that letter made them feel I was responsible.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
2189 Posts |
Just a thought if the issue of liability comes up and that is a reason the owners say no, you could waive liability. I am not trying to get to technical, but here is a form you could use.
Liability Waiver Form
In consideration of permission to use a metal detector to search for and recover metal artifacts on the property located at ___________________________________ and owned by ____________________________, I, (type your name), agree to release from all liability for personal injury or property damage that I may suffer as the result of my searching said property. This release is binding and discharges said owner, his or her heirs, executors, administrators, from all actions, causes of action, claims and demands for, upon, or by reason of any damage, loss, injury which I may sustain while engaged in metal detecting on the owner's property.
______________________________(Signature)
_________________________________________(Address)
__________________(Date)
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Pillar of the Community
United States
2661 Posts |
You will not know until you try. Good luck and keep your coil to the soil.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
5828 Posts |
 Keep us posted! |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
4809 Posts |
Right idea Kid. Do the research and use old photos to find potential honey holes. The waiver is a good idea but as a minor you'd need a guardian's signature too. I hope you get the chance. Document your adventure here at the forums. It may be useful into the future. Good luck!
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Rest in Peace
United States
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I love that old photo! And all the old cars in it!  If the area is fenced off, some railroad probably still owns it and they will most likely refuse your request. There's a chance you can find a lot just outside the fenced off area. You might just find some date nails. Good luck! |
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Pillar of the Community
 United States
6478 Posts |
There is no outside the fenced area unfortunately. The road was expanded to accommodate all the cars.
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Rest in Peace
United States
7075 Posts |
Argh! That's frustrating. I've tried walking along railroads looking for old insulators and ...it's against the law. I was rescuing vintage artifacts but apparently it is tresspassing. Never got caught --  I did, however, get scared off by a pack of wolves. They were at least a half a mile away but they can run faster than me so I left. |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Buddy is absolutely right. It would be trespassing on railroad property, and illegal.
Not that I haven't done it myself, as a minor I could get away with things that I couldn't have as an adult.
Beverly Hills huh, be careful and don't fall into any 'concrete ponds'.
When I listen to LED ZEPPELIN...so do my neighbors...
Roll hunting since '77
Dirt fishing since '72
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Pillar of the Community
United States
6478 Posts |
Thank you for the advice. I have to convince my parents. Lol. Maybe I can sneak out one day. Haha, just joking. I will see what I can do.
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