Mike's Railroad Crossing Forum

I really don't know where this kind of topic belongs on this site, so please move it if needed.

I have been trying my hand at creating Railroad Signals using Lego Bricks. I find it rather enjoyable, so I'll post the photos of my creations. Post your own creations if you want, this is a free message-board! :D

Got any of yours to show off?

I've made a few myself, so I'll see about posting some pictures of them.

I'll start this thread off with some Wig Wags I've recently done. I made them into several prototypical configurations, however the variety of Lego Bricks I own are limited. I can only do my best.
Here are some Cantilever-Posted Signals. These were very common on the Pacific Electric Railway amongst others. Manufactured by the Magnetic Signal Co. These are Upper-Quadrant Signals. These were very popular with Railroads such as the AT&SF, Norfolk and Western, Southern Pacific and Union Pacific.

Here are some Modern-ish Crossings with Red & White Arms.

Left Side View Right Side View, with lowered Arms. Here are some views of the Gate Mechanism. Rear View I also decided to try my hand at replicating some old-style Modern Industries Cantilevers in Lego form! The result was less-than desired.

Front View Rear View

For my most recent creation, I built some Black & White Striped A-Frame Gates. They are my favorite after all!

View Number 1 View Number 2 Rear View of the Gate Mechanism. View of the Crossing in the Closed Position.
For those who may be wondering the Gate Arms do pivot, they're not just static which imo is a nice feature.

Great stuff, MapsSurfer!

busman_49 wrote:Great stuff, MapsSurfer!

I agree!!

Will se about showing mine when i get home from school!