Whoever, without the consent of a railroad corporation, or its agent, rides, drives, or leads a horse, or other beast, on the railroad open for use of such corporation, except in the proper use of a public or other way, or of a traveled place at a crossing of such railroad therewith upon the same level, shall forfeit not more than one hundred dollars and be liable for any damage resulting therefrom.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 160, § 222