Delhi, CO Wig-Wag Replacement (RIP 1920s-2021)
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Delhi, CO Wig-Wag Replacement (RIP 1920s-2021)
You all probably know about the Delhi Wig-Wag; the last mainline wig-wag. BNSF is currently in the process of upgrading the BNSF Raton Subdivision, which is the line the wig-wag is on. BNSF has already replaced most of the semaphores on the line, with the few left being in Wagon Mound, NM. In July, I was able to record the wig-wag for Amtrak Southwest Chief twice. Since I was there, BNSF added Yield signs to the crossbucks at the crossing and the Amtrak train count went from 2 per day to 6 per week. Replacement fro the wigwag is unknown but that day is nearing. I'd suggest to anyone who wants to film the wig-wag to do so ASAP as it might be gone in a month or two.
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Re: Delhi, CO Wig-Wag Replacment?
I really hope that wig wag gets preserved if it does get replaced. Still a shame the one that used to exist in Joplin didn't get preserved.PlyingKibbles89 wrote: ↑Thu Dec 10, 2020 10:03 amYou all probably know about the Delhi Wig-Wag; the last mainline wig-wag. BNSF is currently in the process of upgrading the BNSF Raton Subdivision, which is the line the wig-wag is on. BNSF has already replaced most of the semaphores on the line, with the few left being in Wagon Mound, NM. In July, I was able to record the wig-wag for Amtrak Southwest Chief twice. Since I was there, BNSF added Yield signs to the crossbucks at the crossing and the Amtrak train count went from 2 per day to 6 per week. Replacement fro the wigwag is unknown but that day is nearing. I'd suggest to anyone who wants to film the wig-wag to do so ASAP as it might be gone in a month or two.
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Re: Delhi, CO Wig-Wag Replacment?
From what I know, the wig-wag is going to a Santa Fe museum in New Mexico.Nascar Fan007 wrote: ↑Fri Dec 11, 2020 12:44 amI really hope that wig wag gets preserved if it does get replaced. Still a shame the one that used to exist in Joplin didn't get preserved.PlyingKibbles89 wrote: ↑Thu Dec 10, 2020 10:03 amYou all probably know about the Delhi Wig-Wag; the last mainline wig-wag. BNSF is currently in the process of upgrading the BNSF Raton Subdivision, which is the line the wig-wag is on. BNSF has already replaced most of the semaphores on the line, with the few left being in Wagon Mound, NM. In July, I was able to record the wig-wag for Amtrak Southwest Chief twice. Since I was there, BNSF added Yield signs to the crossbucks at the crossing and the Amtrak train count went from 2 per day to 6 per week. Replacement fro the wigwag is unknown but that day is nearing. I'd suggest to anyone who wants to film the wig-wag to do so ASAP as it might be gone in a month or two.
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Re: Delhi, CO Wig-Wag Replacment?
Are they adding more traffic to the line? Also, isn't the wigwag on the NRHP or something?PlyingKibbles89 wrote: ↑Thu Dec 10, 2020 10:03 amYou all probably know about the Delhi Wig-Wag; the last mainline wig-wag. BNSF is currently in the process of upgrading the BNSF Raton Subdivision, which is the line the wig-wag is on. BNSF has already replaced most of the semaphores on the line, with the few left being in Wagon Mound, NM. In July, I was able to record the wig-wag for Amtrak Southwest Chief twice. Since I was there, BNSF added Yield signs to the crossbucks at the crossing and the Amtrak train count went from 2 per day to 6 per week. Replacement fro the wigwag is unknown but that day is nearing. I'd suggest to anyone who wants to film the wig-wag to do so ASAP as it might be gone in a month or two.
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Re: Delhi, CO Wig-Wag Replacment?
According to Google Maps, yes. BNSF is running on the line more often, but freight traffic is still uncommon.UnionPacific4Life wrote: ↑Tue Dec 15, 2020 10:37 amAre they adding more traffic to the line? Also, isn't the wigwag on the NRHP or something?PlyingKibbles89 wrote: ↑Thu Dec 10, 2020 10:03 amYou all probably know about the Delhi Wig-Wag; the last mainline wig-wag. BNSF is currently in the process of upgrading the BNSF Raton Subdivision, which is the line the wig-wag is on. BNSF has already replaced most of the semaphores on the line, with the few left being in Wagon Mound, NM. In July, I was able to record the wig-wag for Amtrak Southwest Chief twice. Since I was there, BNSF added Yield signs to the crossbucks at the crossing and the Amtrak train count went from 2 per day to 6 per week. Replacement fro the wigwag is unknown but that day is nearing. I'd suggest to anyone who wants to film the wig-wag to do so ASAP as it might be gone in a month or two.
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Re: Delhi, CO Wig-Wag Replacment?
Odd. If the signal is on the NRHP, then replacing it is only allowed if there is no other option.PlyingKibbles89 wrote: ↑Tue Dec 15, 2020 12:49 pmAccording to Google Maps, yes. BNSF is running on the line more often, but freight traffic is still uncommon.UnionPacific4Life wrote: ↑Tue Dec 15, 2020 10:37 amAre they adding more traffic to the line? Also, isn't the wigwag on the NRHP or something?PlyingKibbles89 wrote: ↑Thu Dec 10, 2020 10:03 amYou all probably know about the Delhi Wig-Wag; the last mainline wig-wag. BNSF is currently in the process of upgrading the BNSF Raton Subdivision, which is the line the wig-wag is on. BNSF has already replaced most of the semaphores on the line, with the few left being in Wagon Mound, NM. In July, I was able to record the wig-wag for Amtrak Southwest Chief twice. Since I was there, BNSF added Yield signs to the crossbucks at the crossing and the Amtrak train count went from 2 per day to 6 per week. Replacement fro the wigwag is unknown but that day is nearing. I'd suggest to anyone who wants to film the wig-wag to do so ASAP as it might be gone in a month or two.
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Re: Delhi, CO Wig-Wag Replacment?
The wigwag is apparently still there, but not for long. I have gotten reports that there are new signal foundations in place, as well as a possible new relay case. I am making this post about a week after hearing this so it is possible that the wigwag is gone.
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Re: Delhi, CO Wig-Wag Replacment?
THEY WOULDNT DAREPlyingKibbles89 wrote: ↑Thu Jan 14, 2021 12:01 pmThe wigwag is apparently still there, but not for long. I have gotten reports that there are new signal foundations in place, as well as a possible new relay case. I am making this post about a week after hearing this so it is possible that the wigwag is gone.
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Re: Delhi, CO Wig-Wag Replacment?
Apparently they would, considering the fact that they've apparently put in new foundations and a new relay case there.UnionPacific4Life wrote: ↑Sat Jan 16, 2021 9:21 pmTHEY WOULDNT DAREPlyingKibbles89 wrote: ↑Thu Jan 14, 2021 12:01 pmThe wigwag is apparently still there, but not for long. I have gotten reports that there are new signal foundations in place, as well as a possible new relay case. I am making this post about a week after hearing this so it is possible that the wigwag is gone.
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Re: Delhi, CO Wig-Wag Replacment?
Yeah, but it is definitely sad that they are gonna replace a wigwag, much less the last one in the state.freebrickproductions wrote: ↑Sun Jan 17, 2021 2:09 amApparently they would, considering the fact that they've apparently put in new foundations and a new relay case there.UnionPacific4Life wrote: ↑Sat Jan 16, 2021 9:21 pmTHEY WOULDNT DAREPlyingKibbles89 wrote: ↑Thu Jan 14, 2021 12:01 pmThe wigwag is apparently still there, but not for long. I have gotten reports that there are new signal foundations in place, as well as a possible new relay case. I am making this post about a week after hearing this so it is possible that the wigwag is gone.
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