Mikes new crossing light set up

[jd318mike]

Ok, finaly met up with the guy that was swaping me a modern all alum crossing light set up with pole, base, light heads ect, everything is Safetran except for the WC Hayes bell. I need to finish wiring the bell to a seperate switch. I have my FN16a flasher relay with power supply on a shelf in the garage. I treated the base with water sealer since its just a thick piece of plywood and a 2x4 base. He had this set up indoors, thus a very short pole. But it works great for me, its self supporting and very stable. Still debating whether I like the big 12" dia lights or not. I am still a bigger fan of the smaller lights. Enjoy. Mike

[Crossingman18]

I'd go with 8" because of the short height of the signal, but thats just me.

[Smjh1979]

24" backgrounds does seem quite big for that tiny signal, but at least it works.

[cabman701]

I like it... but 8" lights might make the proportions just a little better.

Comparing that signal to the tracks in that picture... wouldn't it be cool to have a signal that size in real life? I bet people would still disregard it though!

[bigphilliestyle2000]

looks good the way it is to me!

[jd318mike]

if I activate it at night, it lights up the neigbors house across the cul-de-sac from us. I am of mixed feelings on the large lense lights, never cared for them when they first came out. I like this version better with the big targets. I dont like the smaller targets with the 12" lamps at all. If I get a chance to get 4 matching 8" lamps, I will, then I can change them when I feel like being different. I even have 1 spare 12" lamp, I needed a visor and target, and the guy gave me a whole light head instead. I do need a cover plate for the base junction box, its a Safetran base. If anybody has a spare, please let me know. Mike