signal demise/position lights

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I was not part of the discussion but thanks for the information/clarification on the amber vs yellow signals. That's why I like this group!
Charlie Long

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>Eric

>   If I may be a little picky here the N&W use yellow not amber in the steam era signals.

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>Larry Evans

>Kenova, WV

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>  Hi Ken:

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>  Take a look at one of my site, I am slowly cobbling it together....still lots to add, but I will be adding more in time...

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>  http://cg-tower.com/nwsignal/Index/nwindex.htm

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>  The signals themselves are identical to the PRR Union Switch and Signal position light signals. The N&W, at one time, used amber lights in all signals and later colorized them (around the early 1960's). I will do some scanning for you in the next few days with all of the indications, you may find that helpful.

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>  Position Light signals are still in use on the N&W, though there days are numbered. Up here in Ohio, several locations on the Columbus and Sandusky districts are still equipped, but again, their days are numbered.

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>  It sounds like you are talking about a search light signal, where exactly did you see these? The N&W did have some line equipped with searchlights, primarily the old Wabash.

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>  Eric

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>  On Feb 12, 2008 6:26 PM, NW Mailing List <nw-mailing-list at nwhs.org> wrote:

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>     Howdy Eric,

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>     Yes! Those are the ones I was asking about the date when they were replaced with the newer signals. I have seen them with 7, 6, and 4 lights in them and they are pretty big. I would guess that they are roughly 4 to 6 feet in diameter. I believe they are similar to ones that the Pennsy used as well. I have some in HO scale  made by NJ International that I am placing on my layout so if you know how they worked that would be great!

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>     The other signals I am referring to have a single light in the center of them. Basically a standard searchlight signal. They look to be about 24 inches in diameter. If you know what they were used for as well, I'll be in fat city. :)

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>     Thanks,

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>     Ken McWilliams

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