We know for sure that Siemens have already lost 2 customers (Metro and ARTC) as far as gate mechs are concerned, and they would both be big customers too. I like WCH equipment but the down side is it will become a little boring when we are seeing it on most crossings, a bit of variety is nice! The good thing is there are still lots of Safetran gate mechs surviving out there.chris96 wrote:McK&H.Aust wrote:
First it was the Siemems gate mechs playing up and now it's their e-bells. It's pleasing to see new m-bells being installed, it's almost like someone turned back the clock just a bit.
Good lord, can Siemens do anything right?! Originally they had failing flashers, then failing gate mechs and now even failing e-bells! Apparently their customer service is very poor too. It's no wonder why Western Cullen Hayes equipment is dominating most new installations in this country. Siemens better pick up their game or WCH may become the "industry standard" for Australian level crossing installations (apart from United Group's lights which seem pretty well made).
https://extranet.artc.com.au/docs/eng/t ... 2-120A.pdf
Sadly one item of Safetran equipment which isn't surviving is their mechanical bells. The upgrade of Old Barnawartha Rd at Wodonga has been rescheduled for October 29-30 https://extranet.artc.com.au/docman/Doc ... 1797208282
It's hard to believe that earlier this year, this crossing still had most of its original equipment from the early 80's. Now it's completely trashed: 
Are these a trial perhaps? 
