Vt. Stat. Ann. tit. 5, § 3727

A locomotive, engine, or other power shall not run upon a railroad, except those that belong to and are controlled by the person owning and managing the road, unless by the person’s consent. An engineer or other person violating the provisions of this section shall be liable to the person owning and managing the road for the damages sustained due to the violation and shall be fined not more than $500.00. If a collision of trains results from the violation of this section and an individual is killed, the engineer or other person shall be guilty of manslaughter. This section shall not be enforced when it conflicts with the charter of a railroad corporation organized under the laws of this State.