chris96 wrote:Apparently, this line is now back in service. But considering the fact that the re-installation of lights to the left of the crossing would have been necessary, I (unfortunately) think it's safe to assume that the whole crossing got a "touch-up" and the WABCO bell is now history.
I never noticed that! But yeah, there's probably a good chance they trashed the crossing.
Hopefully they didn't remove the Teardrop bells on the rest of the line.
Hopefully not! Also, here's the Safetran bell at Old Barnawatha Rd, Wodonga working:
Re: Australian Railroad Crossing Signals
Posted: Mon Dec 05, 2016 3:34 am
by TrickyMario7654
chris96 wrote:Hopefully not! Also, here's the Safetran bell at Old Barnawatha Rd, Wodonga working:
That's sounds fast! I love the fast sounding ones...
Re: Australian Railroad Crossing Signals
Posted: Tue Dec 06, 2016 1:16 am
by TrickyMario7654
Just found out that the Windsor crossing has GS Type 3 E-Bells! Here's a video of the crossing in action...
Re: Australian Railroad Crossing Signals
Posted: Tue Dec 06, 2016 4:46 am
by Username1
TrickyMario7654 wrote:Just found out that the Windsor crossing has GS Type 3 E-Bells! Here's a video of the crossing in action...
Finally some variety in Melbournes bells! This may be the only crossing in the country that has them (but I'm sure that there would be more around in Melbourne). I quite like these bells. Although I still love the type 2s. But nothing competes with WCH E-bells.
I wonder what happened? All of the other crossings in the area had their bells replaced by E-Bells (most around 2009) so why was this one left untouched?
I wonder what happened? All of the other crossings in the area had their bells replaced by E-Bells (most around 2009) so why was this one left untouched?
Money? Maybe just the WCH died and they didn't see the need to replace the other one when it still worked?
I wonder what happened? All of the other crossings in the area had their bells replaced by E-Bells (most around 2009) so why was this one left untouched?
Money? Maybe just the WCH died and they didn't see the need to replace the other one when it still worked?
Possibly, but usually when one M-Bell dies, the other is replaced at the same time. E-Bells are also often added when the new "flat gates" are installed at the crossing. I've never seen an M-Bell left at an "upgraded" crossing in Victoria before.
I wonder what happened? All of the other crossings in the area had their bells replaced by E-Bells (most around 2009) so why was this one left untouched?
Money? Maybe just the WCH died and they didn't see the need to replace the other one when it still worked?
Possibly, but usually when one M-Bell dies, the other is replaced at the same time. E-Bells are also often added when the new "flat gates" are installed at the crossing. I've never seen an M-Bell left at an "upgraded" crossing in Victoria before.
If you take a look at the 2009 GSV image of the Gap Road level crossing in Sunbury, you'll see that the road had recently been widened and a new crossing had been installed. Interestingly enough, it's got inverted 'SORS' signs, flat gates, and two hybrid bells! Wonder why they used Hybrid bells instead of E-Bells? https://www.google.com.au/maps/@-37.581 ... 312!8i6656
Interestingly, they kept the inverted 'SORS' signs at the crossing! With the exception of this crossing and the one on the Melton Highway, all the crossings on this section of the line had them replaced with the white background ones. Here's one crossing that was modified...
BTW, I find it funny that the Gap Road level crossing looks almost like the Clyde Road crossing in Berwick! They pretty much have the same equipment. The only noticeable difference is that Clyde Road has white 'SORS' signs... https://www.google.com.au/maps/@-38.037 ... 312!8i6656
I love the fast sounding ones...
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