TrickyMario7654 wrote:Before the line to Epping was extended to South Morang in 2012, the track at the Cooper Street level crossing was still easily visible. The line use to run all the way to Whittlesea, but was closed in the late 50's. https://www.google.com.au/maps/@-37.652 ... 312!8i6656
Oh my goodness, that whole intersection looks nothing like that now.
I don't understand why railroads sometimes go to the effort of turning the lights around and installing a "tracks out of service" sign when they could just remove the equipment all together and put it in safe storage. The same thing also happened at this crossing nearby: https://www.google.com/maps/@38.5964936 ... 312!8i6656
I used to think this only happened on lines that had the possibility of being used again in the future (as a way to protect the equipment temporarily, but still keep it in place if needed). But I've see this happen at crossings where the tracks have been totally ripped up!
Re: Tracks out of service
Posted: Tue Sep 27, 2016 5:36 am
by TrickyMario7654
chris96 wrote:
I don't understand why railroads sometimes go to the effort of turning the lights around and installing a "tracks out of service" sign when they could just remove the equipment all together and put it in safe storage. The same thing also happened at this crossing nearby: https://www.google.com/maps/@38.5964936 ... 312!8i6656
I used to think this only happened on lines that had the possibility of being used again in the future (as a way to protect the equipment temporarily, but still keep it in place if needed). But I've see this happen at crossings where the tracks have been totally ripped up!
Speaking of removing equipment...
Congrats Daniel Andrews, you've won a billionth of my respect. I'm just joking. Level crossing removals are stupid. This video is a free dislike video for all signal fans...
Re: Tracks out of service
Posted: Tue Sep 27, 2016 10:25 am
by cabman701
TrickyMario7654 wrote:
chris96 wrote:
I don't understand why railroads sometimes go to the effort of turning the lights around and installing a "tracks out of service" sign when they could just remove the equipment all together and put it in safe storage. The same thing also happened at this crossing nearby: https://www.google.com/maps/@38.5964936 ... 312!8i6656
I used to think this only happened on lines that had the possibility of being used again in the future (as a way to protect the equipment temporarily, but still keep it in place if needed). But I've see this happen at crossings where the tracks have been totally ripped up!
Speaking of removing equipment...
Congrats Daniel Andrews, you've won a billionth of my respect. I'm just joking. Level crossing removals are stupid. This video is a free dislike video for all signal fans...
I wholeheartedly agree on preserving equipment after the tracks go dormant. As Brick showed in Courtland, Alabama... all of the equipment (including the relay box) can be moved from one crossing to another and put back into service. I would have to think this is a cheaper alternative than purchasing brand new equipment.
This video is a free dislike video for all signal fans...