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by Crossbuck_Chuck
Thu Jan 31, 2013 4:17 am
Forum: Crossing Signal Discussion
Topic: Crossing Gate Contact
Replies: 264
Views: 236434

Re: Crossing Gate Contact

I saw this chase as it happened in San Bernardino/Rialto. Watch the very beginning as the guy shoots right through an active and operating crossing. The gate flies right off the mechanism.

http://www.nbclosangeles.com/news/local ... 21181.html

:Scared:
by Crossbuck_Chuck
Fri Jan 06, 2012 1:33 am
Forum: In Memory Of Michael James Hickok
Topic: To my friend
Replies: 27
Views: 54740

Re: To my friend

I've been busy with many things, but I just logged on to see this and it is a true shock. I first found this page about three years ago and I was elated to see so many people loved signaling like I did, especially Mike. SO incredibly sad. My condolences.
by Crossbuck_Chuck
Wed Aug 03, 2011 12:42 am
Forum: Crossing Signal Discussion
Topic: Ahh Shat....
Replies: 15
Views: 15327

Re: Ahh Shat....

Oh. My. God. That wasp nest gave me a serious freight. I get the willies every time I see that or a bee hive. WOW. :WOOT:
by Crossbuck_Chuck
Thu Jul 07, 2011 5:30 pm
Forum: Railroad Discussions
Topic: Cabooses
Replies: 1
Views: 3507

Cabooses

Three ATSF cabooses on this siding in La Mirada, CA. http://maps.google.com/maps?saddr=san+dimas,+CA&daddr=chino+hills&hl=en&ll=33.892663,-118.02201&spn=0.000899,0.001931&sll=33.937948,-117.733955&sspn=0.161217,0.363579&geocode=%3BFU_KBQIdl3b7-CkpEtnUUTbDgDFuALWUFoKjNA&mra=ls&dirflg=r&ttype=dep&date...
by Crossbuck_Chuck
Wed Jun 22, 2011 10:37 pm
Forum: Lights, Bells, & Gates
Topic: Additions to E-bells
Replies: 3
Views: 5388

Additions to E-bells

I was taking the Pasadena Gold Line today and noticed some strange flanges on the E-Bells that pepper some of the crossings along the route. These flanges, I am assuming, block and/or redirect the sound of the ringing bells. I saw them on some of the Safetran bells and I just found the flanges on th...
by Crossbuck_Chuck
Wed May 25, 2011 1:24 am
Forum: Crossing Signal Discussion
Topic: Strobe Railraod Crossing Lights
Replies: 9
Views: 7068

Re: Strobe Railraod Crossing Lights

I think there was a photo in the old forum that was from railpictures.net. The picture showed a crossing signal in some foggy mountainside with the signal flashing, but instead of a bell there was a white strobe. The strobe wasn't flashing in the pic, but cool nevertheless.
by Crossbuck_Chuck
Fri May 06, 2011 10:01 pm
Forum: Railroad Discussions
Topic: National Train Day 2011
Replies: 0
Views: 2410

National Train Day 2011

Hey everyone. I have a question, but I'm not sure if anyone will be able to answer. I want to know if the Santa Fe 3571 will chug along the Metrolink after its appearance at Los Angeles Union Station? I tried researching, but have found nothing on a possible trip. Where can I look elsewhere to see s...
by Crossbuck_Chuck
Sun Apr 03, 2011 12:16 am
Forum: Crossing Signal Discussion
Topic: Oldest???
Replies: 16
Views: 11729

Oldest???

I've always wondered what is the oldest operating non-wigwag active crossing in the U.S.?
by Crossbuck_Chuck
Mon Jan 10, 2011 8:38 pm
Forum: Crossing Signal Discussion
Topic: Interesting wigwag
Replies: 7
Views: 8148

Interesting wigwag

Stumbled across this old pic. Has a bit of extra signage on it.

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by Crossbuck_Chuck
Wed Dec 08, 2010 7:14 pm
Forum: Crossing Videos
Topic: What a Setup
Replies: 4
Views: 4629

What a Setup

This has got to be like Christmas for railfans. Look at all those lights!