freebrickproductions wrote:One thing that I noticed is that it seems like Metro, in when choosing which crossings to upgrade to e-bells, primarily chose the crossings with more "traditional" mechanical bells over the Hybrid bells, though that's probably due to the fact that Hybrid bells require less maintenance than other mechanical bells, if it's true. Also, I guess Metro is still installing relatively interesting bells with the General Signals e-bells considering how many of them are adjusted Type 1s and how rare General Signals e-bells are in Australia outside of Metro's system (from what I've observed, anyways).
Whatever the case, Metro are determined to replace every remaining mechanical bell on their network.
Also, it looks like that the complex High Street, Reservoir level crossing is earmarked to be removed via Skyrail. Still can't believe how Metro stupidly replaced the hybrid bells at this crossing.
Also, it looks like that the complex High Street, Reservoir level crossing is earmarked to be removed via Skyrail. Still can't believe how Metro stupidly replaced the hybrid bells at this crossing.
I understand why they are removing the crossing but the sky rail option would certainly look ugly, it's probably cheaper which is why the government wants it. Feel sorry for the local residents.
Why stop at replacing the bells, how about some new gate mechs and LED lights
Also, it looks like that the complex High Street, Reservoir level crossing is earmarked to be removed via Skyrail. Still can't believe how Metro stupidly replaced the hybrid bells at this crossing.
I understand why they are removing the crossing but the sky rail option would certainly look ugly, it's probably cheaper which is why the government wants it. Feel sorry for the local residents.
Why stop at replacing the bells, how about some new gate mechs and LED lights
Honestly skyrail anywhere is an eyesore, but at least it'll allow the road and railway line to be open for more time while construction is done. Not exactly a long term benefit though. Another issue is if they ever decide to add a third or fourth track to the line, there may be a few problems there lol. It'll become more like a tunnel than an overpass!
Re: Australian Railroad Crossing Signals
Posted: Fri Sep 29, 2017 9:03 pm
by Username1
Well i sent an email to LXRA about getting a hold of a bell and this is the reply they sent me:
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Hopefully they actually do reply back in the future, but i doubt it. If they're anything like Metro, all the old equipment is going straight in the bin...
Just found out that Dawson street in Brunswick used to have Unipart Rail gate lights! These could have been the first ones in the entire country! (The image is from 2009, but they were there in 2007 as well). https://www.google.com.au/maps/@-37.771 ... 312!8i6656
At Lismore (further down the line), this crossing had been upgraded from crossbucks to gates in early 2007 following this rather messy smash a year earlier. A truck was driving in foggy conditions and failed to notice the oncoming train, leading to the death of the truck driver. https://www.google.com.au/maps/@-37.966 ... 312!8i6656
Someone posted a few pages from an Australian Driver's Manual from 1965 in a Facebook Group I'm apart of, so I thought I'd share this page:
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Old Driver's Manuals are always great places to find examples of old standard signage that was in use years ago.
Re: Australian Railroad Crossing Signals
Posted: Mon Oct 02, 2017 8:06 pm
by McK&H.Aust
freebrickproductions wrote:Someone posted a few pages from an Australian Driver's Manual from 1965 in a Facebook Group I'm apart of, so I thought I'd share this page:
AusDriversManual1965.jpg
Old Driver's Manuals are always great places to find examples of old standard signage that was in use years ago.
Cool find, thanks for sharing! Interesting to see the advisory speed sign in M.P.H. while the worded signs on the top of the page are rare now.
Before crossings were referred to as being either active or passive, they were identified by the signage used. The sign on the left with the hazard triangle (now Give Way sign) was known as a Type B crossing, and installations with Stop signs were Type D crossings. Crossings with flashing lights were known as Type F installations, and are still known as such by the railways.
