Conn. Gen. Stat. § 16-225: Trustee to have same powers as company.

When any such railroad is in the possession of a trustee, he shall have the same rights, powers and privileges as are conferred upon railroad companies; and all expenses and damages incurred in good faith by such trustee in possession, to improve the lines of the railroad so in his charge, shall be reimbursed to him from the earnings of such railroad while he has the possession thereof.