What is the name of your state? Wisconsin. I recently purchased 25 acres of land divided by an operating railroad. The access from one part to the other is an underpass tunnel constructed in the 1856's. It has been used on and off for 150 years. The deed recorded in 1856 describes this as a "cattle passage". The railroad contends the easement description is to be taken literally. That is, use the passage for cattle. I, of course want to use the property for more current uses. The land is still zoned for agricultural use; and I don't intend to change that useage. I am allowed to put a home on this part of the property without a zoning change; but I need access. Any hope I can expand the scope of the easement without a battle?