Cross Bucks

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It is more likely that the earlier cross buck would be made of wood rather
than cast iron.  The Archives has both sets of drawings, wood or cast, in
our old STANDARDS books.  Both set of drawings have painting information as
well.

Gary Rolih
Secretary N&WHS 

 
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Subject: Re: the Clarke County Historical Assoc's new museum


Re: the Clarke County Historical Assoc's new museum
Friday, April 10, 2009 8:52 AM
From: "radford" <radford at hughes.net>\
To: f_scheer at yahoo.com

Hi Frank,

One more query for the Clarke County Historical Assoc's museum, if you can
be patient with me.

We are placing a RR crossing sign in with the objects.  Do you have a
picture of what a crossing sign would have looked like in the late
1800's/early 1900's?  Or, could you refer me to a good source for a picture?
I doubt we can locate the real thing, but we can reproduce a graphic image.

Best,
Jane Radford

Jane Radford
Exhibit Planner
Cultural Communications, Inc.
2008 Morgans Mill Rd
Bluemont, VA 20135
540/955-3822
radford at hughes.net


April 12, 2009

Good morning, Jane:

I haven't seen a good, clear photo of a grade crossing of the N&W within
Clarke County circa 1900.  However, the N&W foundry at Roanoke produced most
cast iron signs that were used system-wide.  By copy of this message, I'll
ask members of the N&W Historical Society if someone has seen a good picture
of a grade crossing from the pre-WWI era.

Best wishes and good luck with the exhibit development,

Frank
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