Too close to the Tracks?

No roadway or much of a walkway but the scene is effective for a narrow wall next to a duck under.

While visiting Gary Crowther layout this month for our club Christmas get-together I noted on one wall he had modeled a bit of a building flat which is right against the tracks. It looked good using leftover building sections. The wall behind is just his white Styrofoam tack board...George Dutka 

If you think this type of scene is not prototypical check the two photos below.

This is the CV now NECR main line through Stafford Springs, Ct. on Sept, 13, 2025. Notice that one would have to step on the tracks while exiting the back door of these apartments in town.

I doubt this is to code for today. But being really old buildings it is OK. Not sure I would what the train that close to my living room when passing through town.