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 All,

Never heard of a "doll" light when discussing N&W signals (on the Clinchfield, they were blue). I have seen N&W masts for a track intervening (Shenandoah Junction comes to mind).  
I do have a semaphore like the one pictured (some survived as train order signals) hanging in my den. The casting was also used as a counterweight on crossing gates.
Tim Hensley

    On Sunday, January 19, 2025 at 11:03:47 AM EST, NW Mailing List <nw-mailing-list at nwhs.org> wrote:   

 Abe, inventor of the turnip signal, and all,The attached photo on Ebay:


appears to show electric "marker" lights below the semaphore arms as well as the doll posts.  Would these have been used to make the dolls visible at night?  Would they have shown red?  How about the one below the two-arm semaphore?  Would this have been used to indicate stop and stay at some point?  From the cab-side lettering, I would estimate the era to be late 1930s.Any and all comments appreciated,Jim Cochran________________________________________
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