c. 266, § 19

Railroad car; breaking and entering

Up to 10 years Transportation & Aviation Ch. 266 · Crimes Against Property

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Whoever breaks and enters, or enters in the night time without breaking, a railroad car, with intent to commit a , shall be punished by imprisonment in the state prison for not more than ten years or by a fine of not more than five hundred dollars and imprisonment in the house of correction for not more than two years.

Simplified explanation

Breaking and entering a railroad car, or entering one at night without breaking, with intent to commit a felony is punishable by up to 10 years in state prison.