As a small child visiting my grandmother in Lewistown, I found a railroad
grade crossing signal (as a 4 year old I named them "mee-mool" lights)
(o)=(o) which had the red light lenses protruding way out!!
Instead of the typical slightly convex 8" red glass lens, I recall that these protruded out maybe 6". I also recall something "squarish" abouthem.
What was the purpose? To be seen from the sides?
Usually they would put up another pair of lamps aimed to the side - if needed.
(Was this a cheaper way to avoid installing those lamps?)
Made them look ugly.
Also, none of the grade crossing signals had bells, unless they also had gates.
Is thistill the case?
(When I would visit the grade crossing near Pennybaker Avenue, I
would take a squirt gun and towel and spray and clean the lenses.)
Thank you,
former Pittsburgher
grade crossing signal (as a 4 year old I named them "mee-mool" lights)
(o)=(o) which had the red light lenses protruding way out!!
Instead of the typical slightly convex 8" red glass lens, I recall that these protruded out maybe 6". I also recall something "squarish" abouthem.
What was the purpose? To be seen from the sides?
Usually they would put up another pair of lamps aimed to the side - if needed.
(Was this a cheaper way to avoid installing those lamps?)
Made them look ugly.
Also, none of the grade crossing signals had bells, unless they also had gates.
Is thistill the case?
(When I would visit the grade crossing near Pennybaker Avenue, I
would take a squirt gun and towel and spray and clean the lenses.)
Thank you,
former Pittsburgher
