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.
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- Thu Feb 13, 2025 7:13 pm
- Forum: Crossing Signal Discussion
- Topic: Crossing Signal Destruction
- Replies: 0
- Views: 259
- 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 ...
- Signals completely fail to activate for an approaching train
-Signals activate, but deactivate before the train reaches the ...
- 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!
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!
- 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.
I have never heard of this company.
- 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.
- Wed Sep 01, 2021 5:03 pm
- Forum: Crossing Signal Discussion
- Topic: Crossing Lights Used As Speed Limit Signs?
- Replies: 0
- Views: 2330
- 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...
That’s practically the amount I paid for my HALL crossing bell and SIGN!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?

- 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!
- 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)
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)
- Tue Jun 08, 2021 9:18 am
- Forum: Lights, Bells, & Gates
- Topic: Hall Signal Company Mechanical Bell
- Replies: 8
- Views: 9828