Odd wayside signal

[cabman701]

Bringing this over from another thread:

dude wtf is that (http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8&layer=c ... 61376&z=15)

Actually, that is what appears to be some type of homemade signal that has been there as long as I can remember. Funny thing about it, the signal displays yellow in both directions at all times, even when there is train present. I have never seen in it with a different color.

There are actually 2 more signals just like it on this line. They are not visible through Street View because Street View does not have all of our side streets available on the north side of town yet. But, I just purchased a new camera and can get pictures of the others, and a clearer picture of this one if you would like.

[cabman701]

I knew I saw a photo recently with one of those in it... here is one:

http://www.railpictures.net/viewphoto.php?id=262392

[Crossingman18]

like I said in the other topic, its just a smeiphore signal converted into a searchlight wayside signal.

[illinoistrains]

this might be of some help
http://www.rrpicturearchives.net/showPi ... ?id=947075

i saw one near the I&M yard when in was in Springfield
here is the best shot i have. The 1st picture is a searchlight right by the yard

[cabman701]

Yup... the 2nd picture is what I was talking about. That is the 2nd of 3 signals like that.

Notice it displays a yellow signal. Like I said, it ALWAYS displays a yellow signal, or it least it has every time I have seen it in the last 20 or so years. So what is the point of it?

[Crossingman18]

thats one of your everyday block signal. That really isn't odd.

[illinoistrains]

here are some detailed photos

[cabman701]

Very interesting. They blade is attached directly to the pole! Still don't understand the whole concept there.

[illinoistrains]

My only theory to why it displays yellow all the time is beacuse of an upcoming switch or crossover.