It happened on Tuesday (3rd July) near Feniton
British Transport Police officers are trying to find out who is responsible for placing these items on the tracks.
They tweeted to say "This extremely dangerous act could not only have cost people their lives, but it could also land you with life in prison. Know something about it? Get in touch. Log 578-030718"
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