Whoever unlawfully removes, turns, destroys, or tampers with any railroad switch or in any way interferes with the proper working of a switch shall be punished by a fine not exceeding one thousand dollars ($1,000), or by imprisonment not exceeding three (3) years, or both.
Tampering with railroad switches
R.I. Gen. Laws § 11-36-13., under Chapter 11-36 Railroads and Carriers.
R.I. Gen. Laws § 11-36-13.