Unusual Crossing Signal - Elliston, VA

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Thank you for the information, Harry. 

Jeff Hawkins


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  Subject: Re: Unusual Crossing Signal - Elliston, VA

     This signal protects a private road crossing.  It has a "fail-safe" feature -- as long as the 
     signals are lit, it means no train approaching.  But if one or both of the lights aren't
     illuminated, it means a train is approaching or the signal system isn't functioning.  Grade
     crossing protection for public highways is usually installed by the railroad, but state
     and/or local governments fund a majority of the cost.  They probably demand
     a higher standard of protection.  As previously discussed here, I believe the private road
     served a quarry in days gone by.                 Harry Bundy  
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