Definitely looks like 8 inch crossing signal lights. What purpose could they serve I wonder? This is in Beardstown, IL by the way...
Hmmmm...
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Hmmmm...
Came across this picture in my hometown newspaper. There is quite a lot of flooding along the Illinois river due to near record rainfall... and even more is forecast. Look above the 2nd locomotive.
Definitely looks like 8 inch crossing signal lights. What purpose could they serve I wonder? This is in Beardstown, IL by the way...
Definitely looks like 8 inch crossing signal lights. What purpose could they serve I wonder? This is in Beardstown, IL by the way...
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Re: Hmmmm...
I believe it is signaling for boats, the bridge appears as it opens. So those things signal at the boat drivers. I love how they decided to use crossing lights. They appear to be US&S 8" Lights.
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Re: Hmmmm...
That is correct. There use to be a set on the St. Johns River Acosta Bridge in Jacksonville, FL, next to the CSX HQ. But they were removed about 15 years ago.NSrailfan4life wrote:I believe it is signaling for boats, the bridge appears as it opens. So those things signal at the boat drivers. I love how they decided to use crossing lights. They appear to be US&S 8" Lights.