Neon Crossing Gate

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Great article.  I seem to remember learning way back when I was in grade school that the wavelengths of a neon-emitted light source are narrower than an incandescent light source.  This allows neon light to more easily penetrate fog and rain and would be used as a safety measure.  But science was never my strong suit.  So if any one has a more technical background, please correct me if I am wrong.


Bill King
Arlington, VA



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I present before the masses the fascinating tale of N&W use of red neon tubes on crossing gate arms. 


The article attached lists several locations where these signals were installed, did it ever grow much past these initial installations?


Fascinating stuff...


Eric


Eric Davis
Columbus District



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https://www.nwhs.org/mailinglist/2018/20180730.neontubes_crossingsignals.pdf


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