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The
GE Fading LED is the evolution of the Harmon Fading LED. This is
very similar, except having a glossier finish to it. This LED is
very popular on CN and CP. This is also what NS is using now,
breaking their tradition of being incandescent only. For a good
comparison between the GE and the Harmon Fading LED, check this page
and compare both signals' lights. GE
refers to this LED as their "Uniform look", as opposed to the dotted
LEDs that they call the "Pixelated look." This LED comes in both
a 12"
and 8" form. I have not seen any 8" GE Fading LEDs in service yet. The 12" model number is RG6-RTFB-48BV1-H7 and
the 8" model number is RG4-RTFB-43B. Temperature ranges for this kind of LED ranges from -40°C to +70°C (-40°F to +158°F), and operate from 8 to 20 volts D.C. and 8 to 16 volts A.C. |
The GE Fading LED as advertised on GE's
website. |
 GE Fading LEDs in use in Attica, OH on 9/16/2015. |
 Unlit GE Fading LED in Woodville, AL on 12/19/2015. |
 More GE Fading LEDs unlit in Rocky Ridge, OH on 11/4/2016. |
 GE Fading LED next to an older Harmon Dotted LED in Joliet, IL on 3/19/2015. |
 GE Fading LEDs in action in Courtland, AL on 1/19/2015. |
 GE Fading LEDs in action in Shorewood, IL on 1/18/2015. |
http://www.gelighting.com/LightingWeb/na/images/RAIL032_R022012_LR_tcm201-52491.pdf - 12" technical information
http://www.gelighting.com/LightingWeb/na/images/RAIL031_R090911_LR_tcm201-52490.pdf - 8" technical information
http://www.gelighting.com/LightingWeb/na/solutions/transportation-lighting/rail-signals/level-crossing.jsp - General overview of this and the GE Dotted LEDs.
The first closeup video was taken by freebrickproductions and the second by MobileRailSpotterRxR.