Page 236 of 238
Re: Australian Railroad Crossing Signals
Posted: Tue Nov 23, 2021 8:31 am
by TrickyMario7654
Nice to see the Lydiard Street crossing finally reopened, but now it is a generic V/Line crossing like the rest of the crossings in Ballarat. I wish they took the time to to repair the swing gates though. I think the new signals should have had cantilevers too, seeing how busy the road is.
Re: Australian Railroad Crossing Signals
Posted: Fri Dec 03, 2021 4:53 am
by chris96
I was in Castlemaine the other day and was able to check out Maclise St. Nothing has changed signal wise, although the road has been re-surfaced and new sleepers have been installed next to the crossing:
IMG_6281 by
Christian Nolan, on Flickr
IMG_6282 by
Christian Nolan, on Flickr
IMG_6283 by
Christian Nolan, on Flickr
IMG_6284 by
Christian Nolan, on Flickr
IMG_6285 by
Christian Nolan, on Flickr
IMG_6286 by
Christian Nolan, on Flickr
IMG_6287 by
Christian Nolan, on Flickr
While in the area, I was also able to take a close look at the new gateless setup in Maldon:
IMG_6288 by
Christian Nolan, on Flickr
IMG_6289 by
Christian Nolan, on Flickr
IMG_6290 by
Christian Nolan, on Flickr
IMG_6291 by
Christian Nolan, on Flickr
IMG_6292 by
Christian Nolan, on Flickr
IMG_6293 by
Christian Nolan, on Flickr
IMG_6294 by
Christian Nolan, on Flickr
IMG_6295 by
Christian Nolan, on Flickr
IMG_6296 by
Christian Nolan, on Flickr
IMG_6297 by
Christian Nolan, on Flickr
IMG_6298 by
Christian Nolan, on Flickr
IMG_6306 by
Christian Nolan, on Flickr
IMG_6302 by
Christian Nolan, on Flickr
IMG_6301 by
Christian Nolan, on Flickr
IMG_6307 by
Christian Nolan, on Flickr
IMG_6299 by
Christian Nolan, on Flickr
IMG_6300 by
Christian Nolan, on Flickr
IMG_6305 by
Christian Nolan, on Flickr
IMG_6304 by
Christian Nolan, on Flickr
IMG_6309 by
Christian Nolan, on Flickr
IMG_6310 by
Christian Nolan, on Flickr
It's clear that the boom gates were cut from this installation at the last second. Masts designed to accommodate gates have been installed, rather than the thinner masts typically used for gateless setups. Some of them even have sockets for gate mech wiring! Very unusual to see:
IMG_6303 by
Christian Nolan, on Flickr
This fence also seems a little unfinished:
IMG_6308 by
Christian Nolan, on Flickr
One other thing I found quite unusual about this crossing is that it doesn't have fault sticker. I've never seen a crossing without one before (even other tourist railways have them). It was my understanding that they were legally required, but there defiantly isn't one here. Too bad if the crossing actually has a fault!
Re: Australian Railroad Crossing Signals
Posted: Mon Dec 13, 2021 7:58 am
by chris96
Hi all! I just got back from a road trip to Yarrawonga and Bendigo and was able to check out some equipment in the area.
First of all, I am pleased to report that the Westinghouse Teardrop at Yarrawonga is still there!
IMG_6342 by
Christian Nolan, on Flickr
IMG_6349 by
Christian Nolan, on Flickr
IMG_6343 by
Christian Nolan, on Flickr
IMG_6344 by
Christian Nolan, on Flickr
IMG_6345 by
Christian Nolan, on Flickr
IMG_6346 by
Christian Nolan, on Flickr
IMG_6347 by
Christian Nolan, on Flickr
IMG_6348 by
Christian Nolan, on Flickr
While in the area, I also checked out the old swing gates on the Murray Valley Hwy in Rutherglen. They were fully decorated for Christmas!
IMG_6368 by
Christian Nolan, on Flickr
IMG_6369 by
Christian Nolan, on Flickr
IMG_6370 by
Christian Nolan, on Flickr
IMG_6372 by
Christian Nolan, on Flickr
IMG_6373 by
Christian Nolan, on Flickr
IMG_6375 by
Christian Nolan, on Flickr
IMG_6376 by
Christian Nolan, on Flickr
IMG_6371 by
Christian Nolan, on Flickr
IMG_6378 by
Christian Nolan, on Flickr
IMG_6380 by
Christian Nolan, on Flickr
A nearby semaphore signal is also still intact:
IMG_6381 by
Christian Nolan, on Flickr
IMG_6382 by
Christian Nolan, on Flickr
IMG_6383 by
Christian Nolan, on Flickr
IMG_6385 by
Christian Nolan, on Flickr
IMG_6384 by
Christian Nolan, on Flickr
The (very faded) passive crossing signs at Hunter St also remain, however the tracks have now been turned into a walking trail (and bike jump). The "Give Way" sign on the station side of the crossing was facing the wrong way, but I turned it back to the correct position while I was there:
IMG_6388 by
Christian Nolan, on Flickr
IMG_6387 by
Christian Nolan, on Flickr
IMG_6392 by
Christian Nolan, on Flickr
IMG_6386 by
Christian Nolan, on Flickr
IMG_6390 by
Christian Nolan, on Flickr
While on the way to Bendigo, I briefly stopped at Echuca to take a look at the new gated signals on the Murray Valley Hwy:
IMG_6400 by
Christian Nolan, on Flickr
IMG_6408 by
Christian Nolan, on Flickr
IMG_6401 by
Christian Nolan, on Flickr
IMG_6402 by
Christian Nolan, on Flickr
IMG_6403 by
Christian Nolan, on Flickr
IMG_6404 by
Christian Nolan, on Flickr
IMG_6405 by
Christian Nolan, on Flickr
IMG_6414 by
Christian Nolan, on Flickr
IMG_6411 by
Christian Nolan, on Flickr
The new pedestrian setup includes a push-button activated magnetic lock for the emergency exit to prevent crossing misuse:
IMG_6406 by
Christian Nolan, on Flickr
Interestingly, a full relay bungalow has been built to house the control equipment, rather than a typical relay case:
IMG_6409 by
Christian Nolan, on Flickr
Finally, while in Bendigo, I took a look at this unique tram warning system. This is located next to the Bendigo mine where the tram tracks merge onto High Street. When a tram approaches, the amber LED lights flash to alert motorists. Apparently, this setup is activated by the tram's GPS system:
IMG_6453 by
Christian Nolan, on Flickr
IMG_6454 by
Christian Nolan, on Flickr
IMG_6455 by
Christian Nolan, on Flickr
IMG_6456 by
Christian Nolan, on Flickr
IMG_6457 by
Christian Nolan, on Flickr
IMG_6458 by
Christian Nolan, on Flickr
IMG_6459 by
Christian Nolan, on Flickr
IMG_6479 by
Christian Nolan, on Flickr
IMG_6480 by
Christian Nolan, on Flickr
IMG_6481 by
Christian Nolan, on Flickr
Here's the crossing operating on street view:
https://www.google.com/maps/@-36.764156 ... 384!8i8192
Re: Australian Railroad Crossing Signals
Posted: Wed Dec 22, 2021 9:54 pm
by TrickyMario7654
I believe the Old Geelong Road crossing in Hoppers Crossing has now been replaced by an overpass. I'm not sure if the signals are still there or not, but Chris96 might be able to confirm this for us. Sadly, this means that there are no more mechanical bells left on the Werribee line now.
Also, the South Gippsland Highway crossing in Dandenong South was replaced with an overpass a few months ago, meaning that's another pair of hybrid bells gone from the suburban network.
Unless some of these have had their bells already replaced, here are the remaining crossings on the suburban network that still have hybrid bells:
- Glenroy Road, Glenroy (in the process of being removed)
- Macaulay Road, North Melbourne
- Oakover Road, Preston (to be removed)
- Main Hurstbridge Road, Diamond Creek
- Bedford Road, Ringwood (to be removed)
- Glenferrie Road, Kooyong (tramsquare crossing)
- Webster Street, Dandenong (to be removed)
- Station Street, Officer (crossing to be closed)
- Racecourse Road, Pakenham (one hybrid bell only; crossing to be removed)
- Camms Road, Cranbourne (crossing to be removed)
- Moorooduc Highway, Frankston
- Robinsons Road, Langwarrin
- Golf Links Road, Langwarrin South
- Eramosa Road West, Somerville
That's only fourteen crossings that still have some sort of mechanical bell at them on the Metro network. To add insult to injury, the Comeng fleet (built in the 1980s) are now starting to be withdrawn from service!
Re: Australian Railroad Crossing Signals
Posted: Fri Dec 24, 2021 12:30 am
by Jack2003
Old Geelong Road is now removed. The crossing itself is still there for now as the pedestrian crossing is still being used until the pedestrian overpass is complete.
Re: Australian Railroad Crossing Signals
Posted: Wed Feb 09, 2022 5:22 pm
by TazzieTransport
Camms, Cranbourne road is Believed to have a new setup, and Pakenham (Main st) Believed to have a LED Upgrade. No confirmation or proof yet, but I'm not able to get out there for another 10 days at least
Re: Australian Railroad Crossing Signals
Posted: Mon Sep 19, 2022 7:27 pm
by TrickyMario7654
Seriously, Daniel Andrews?! Haven't you removed enough crossings?!
https://twitter.com/DanielAndrewsMP/sta ... pPm4CbLanw
If he wins, that's very crossing between Royal Park and Coburg gone.
Re: Australian Railroad Crossing Signals
Posted: Wed Mar 01, 2023 11:15 pm
by McK&H.Aust
I can report that during February 2023 the crossing at Angas Rd, Hawthorn was upgraded with new UGL LED lights and the Lex-C lights are no more. Google actually managed to capture the old lights during their final month of service in January 2023. I was unable to get pictures of the new lights due to it being dark at the time.
https://www.google.com.au/maps/@-34.973 ... 384!8i8192
The next crossing up the line is Hilda Terrace and it also received new UGL lights
https://www.google.com.au/maps/@-34.968 ... 384!8i8192
This leaves Brighton Parade, Blackwood as the last Lex-C lights in Adelaide
https://www.google.com.au/maps/@-35.025 ... 384!8i8192
Re: Australian Railroad Crossing Signals
Posted: Fri Mar 03, 2023 10:25 pm
by freebrickproductions
That's a shame.
Guess this means there's only one pair of Lex-C lights left in Australia, or am I forgetting some more?
Re: Australian Railroad Crossing Signals
Posted: Sat Mar 04, 2023 12:05 am
by McK&H.Aust
freebrickproductions wrote: ↑Fri Mar 03, 2023 10:25 pm
That's a shame.
Guess this means there's only one pair of Lex-C lights left in Australia, or am I forgetting some more?
There were some Lex-C lights in Queensland on a few of the sugar mill railways but not sure how many are left, this is one example which still existed last year
https://www.google.com.au/maps/@-24.866 ... 384!8i8192