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by UPking
Thu Feb 13, 2025 7:13 pm
Forum: Crossing Signal Discussion
Topic: Crossing Signal Destruction
Replies: 0
Views: 259

Crossing Signal Destruction

So sometimes crossing signals and relay cases are destroyed during train derailments or vehicle collisions. This can range from the signal just being partially knocked over but still operating to complete disintegration. Post pictures and videos here! I’ll start.

https://youtu.be/03NkGLVbQLA?si ...
by UPking
Tue Feb 11, 2025 5:36 pm
Forum: Crossing Signal Discussion
Topic: Playlist of "Activation Failure" Malfunctions
Replies: 0
Views: 290

Playlist of "Activation Failure" Malfunctions

An "activation failure" is a very rare and very serious type of crossing malfunction. My criteria for a malfunction to be considered an "activation failure" includes:

- Signals completely fail to activate for an approaching train
-Signals activate, but deactivate before the train reaches the ...
by UPking
Tue Feb 11, 2025 5:20 pm
Forum: Lights, Bells, & Gates
Topic: Locations of RECO 12" LED Modules
Replies: 1
Views: 223

Locations of RECO 12" LED Modules

Yes, these exist. They have actually been around since atleast 2022!

https://rwy.com/product/12-inch-led/

I don’t know of any locations of these, but you guys might! If you find any examples of these in service, let the rest of us know here!
by UPking
Tue Aug 13, 2024 6:49 pm
Forum: Crossing Signal Companies
Topic: TCR Light Brackets
Replies: 1
Views: 5862

TCR Light Brackets

"TCR" brackets on a crossing in Terre Haute, IN

I have never heard of this company.
by UPking
Tue May 17, 2022 6:12 pm
Forum: Polls
Topic: Bell Settings
Replies: 1
Views: 4965

Bell Settings

Most railroad crossings have a bell. Some consider the bell a nuisance, while others think it is vital. This has led to different settings of the bells at crossings.
by UPking
Sat Aug 14, 2021 4:20 pm
Forum: Crossing Signals to Buy, Sell, or Trade
Topic: This price seems a little too high...
Replies: 166
Views: 179079

Re: This price seems a little too high...

freebrickproductions wrote: Wed Aug 04, 2021 2:06 pm Anyone else see that gong-less Hybrid that got up over $3,000 on eBay back in June?
That’s practically the amount I paid for my HALL crossing bell and SIGN! :LOL3:
by UPking
Sat Aug 14, 2021 4:19 pm
Forum: Crossing Signals to Buy, Sell, or Trade
Topic: This price seems a little too high...
Replies: 166
Views: 179079

Re: This price seems a little too high...

https://www.ebay.com/itm/324679881899?h ... SwGqRgyjPQ Sure I’ll pay 500+ for a measly aluminum WRRS bell without a base!
by UPking
Sun Aug 01, 2021 3:22 pm
Forum: Lights, Bells, & Gates
Topic: Every single american crossing bell
Replies: 2
Views: 5922

Re: Every single american crossing bell

Hall Signal Co (flat sides, less than 5 exist)
Chicago Railway Signal & Supply (various styles, 1 or more round bells exist, several locomotive style bells exist OOS at Chicago drawbridges)
Louisville Frog Switch & Signal (1 or more supposedly exist)
US&S pre teardrop (1 or more supposedly exist)