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by illinoistrains
Sat Feb 23, 2013 12:19 pm
Forum: Crossing Signal Discussion
Topic: Google Maps Scavenger Hunt
Replies: 5785
Views: 3268970

Re: Google Maps Scavenger Hunt

Here is a Santa Fe painted locomotive in Phoenix:
https://maps.google.com/maps?hl=en&ll=3 ... 2&t=h&z=18
by illinoistrains
Sat Feb 09, 2013 5:40 pm
Forum: Crossing Signal Discussion
Topic: Uh...
Replies: 1
Views: 2617

Re: Uh...

That's pretty lame. I hope they open the line up again. The train is still parked at Yuma
by illinoistrains
Fri Oct 12, 2012 4:46 pm
Forum: Crossing Signal Discussion
Topic: You Haven't Seen Everything Until UP Did It
Replies: 3
Views: 3956

Re: You Haven't Seen Everything Until UP Did It

Here's my theory: There are two switches ahead, which would be the reason for 3 light on at once. A train on those probably isn't allowed to diverge on the second switch (for whatever reason) and it was easier and cheaper to add a second light to the bottom lighthead than a whole other lighthead. Or...
by illinoistrains
Fri Oct 12, 2012 4:40 pm
Forum: Website Updates
Topic: Update #808
Replies: 6
Views: 12421

Re: Update #808

It's great to see some new material! I hope this will regularly continue.

I have some pics from Illlinois from 2011 I can submit if you like. Just let me know and I'll find them.
by illinoistrains
Sun Jul 29, 2012 7:42 pm
Forum: Crossing Signal News
Topic: Wisconsin wigwags falling rapidly
Replies: 67
Views: 88586

Re: Wisconsin wigwags falling rapidly

My computer wont let me read the ruling by the 'commish'. What does it say?
by illinoistrains
Sun Jul 22, 2012 12:57 pm
Forum: Crossing Signal Companies
Topic: Peerless Manufacturing Corporation
Replies: 21
Views: 35398

Re: Peerless Manufacturing Corporation

Peerless could have just made the metal ring on the light, possibly not intended for use on signals, but adapted to work.
by illinoistrains
Sun Jul 22, 2012 12:47 pm
Forum: Crossing Signal Discussion
Topic: Railroad crossing drawing
Replies: 13
Views: 14628

Re: Railroad crossing drawing

You could always take the easy way out and use these pre made signal drawings:
http://trainiax.net/me36-st.php
by illinoistrains
Sun May 27, 2012 1:57 pm
Forum: Lights, Bells, & Gates
Topic: Western Cullen Hayes E Bells
Replies: 7
Views: 9913

Re: Western Cullen Hayes E Bells

WCH E Bells sound the least like real bells, but they do have a pretty 'neat' sound to them, which is why I like them.
by illinoistrains
Sun May 27, 2012 1:53 pm
Forum: Crossing Signal Discussion
Topic: Sometimes You Just Wonder Why
Replies: 2
Views: 2953

Re: Sometimes You Just Wonder Why

Are those supposed to be side street facing lights or just the lights on the back of the signal angled funny?
by illinoistrains
Thu Apr 12, 2012 4:48 pm
Forum: Crossing Videos
Topic: Dying Safetran Bell Crossing
Replies: 2
Views: 4251

Re: Dying Safetran Bell Crossing

It sounded like there was music at the beginning, I think it was just music playing on my computer.
:Doh: