It looks like a flashing beacon, but why would they have it on the signal when they have the lights? Weird.
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Looks like a strobe light. These can also be installed on traffic signals in high accident areas as well to increase visibility and alert drivers of a red light. A four track crossing is definitely a place that seems worthy of such a device!
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Up in the mountains where it's often foggy, I imagine the strobe light can be seen from farther away than the flashing red ones.
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So the hogger knows it's working?
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It's a warning beacon for the local fire department. If it's lit, then the train crews are supposed to do everything they can to keep the crossing clear.
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It flashes so the train crew knows the crossing is operational.
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| Posted by JNB on April 21, 2008 | |
The cloud is nice and the signal is nice. Good shot.
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