Thank you Bracdude. Makes sense. I didn't know the switch was so close to the road there.
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Bracdude181 wrote: ↑Wed Sep 13, 2023 3:24 pm It’s not commonly seen here in NJ, but I have seen it used at crossings that see don’t see many cars and only a few trains per week.To define what the crossbuck means:
At least they added yield signs in conjunction with the standard crossbuck.
Bracdude181 wrote: ↑Wed Sep 13, 2023 6:22 pm That’s odd. My copy of the NJ Drivers manual says the crossbuck is equal to a stop sign. Did they change it?Yes, they did change the Federal rule. Crossbucks used to have a stop sign, but it was silly to have to stop when there was no train around and most people ignored it, causing problems when there was a train around. So the law now requires a yield sign which makes more sense. It still requires stopping if a train is present but not when there is no train.
lensovet wrote: ↑Wed Sep 13, 2023 10:34 pm 49 CFR 218.99(e)(4)(iv)(C) and 49 CFR 218.93 “Track is clear” states no flagging is required for movement under 15 mph. Above that, flaggers or crossing gates are needed. A yield sign won't save you there.That's only for pushing and shoving movements and remote controlled locomotives. If the engine is manned and leading they don't have to flag as long as the proper horn sound is given.
JohnFromJersey wrote: ↑Thu Sep 14, 2023 6:44 am There seems to be a lot of leftover ties and rails at some spots where they rebuilt the tracks, like by Howell Rd, where there is a TON of ties. Are they going to put siding tracks in at some point somewhere along the line?I noticed same thing. Waay back, there was a passing siding in the vicinity of Howell Rd. Can't see any reason for a passing siding in that area, but it's a puzzlement. Perhaps a siding just past the substation serving the commercial buildings there? The way Howell is building, wouldn't be surprised.