neon crossing gates

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> Date: Mon, 30 Jul 2018 06:49:22 -0400
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>  I present before the masses the fascinating tale of N&W use of red neon
> tubes on crossing gate arms.
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> The article attached lists several locations where these signals were
> installed, did it ever grow much past these initial installations?
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> Fascinating stuff...
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> Eric
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> Eric Davis
> Columbus District
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One of these neon lighted gates may be seen in operation on the DVD: Pocahontas Glory Vol. 3. The scene of light Y6 #2142 moving past a grade crossing in Hagerstown, MD features the gates prominently. The scene is near the beginning of the footage. 
                          Best regards, Ed Burnett, Lynchburg, Virginia