Attention Wig-Wag lovers -

[CSX_road_slug]

...thought you might want to see one of those babies in action:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KjipKB4ST5g

Somebody across the street was kind enough to share this, and I know at least ONE of you will be interested (not naming names ;) )

[jbaakko]

We recently lost ours down here in the SD area. with the recent addition of the "Sprinter" service, the Fmr BNSF, Ex ATSF line to Escondido & Ramona lost its...

[Alcomotive]

cool video man thanks for the heads up err wig wag!

[grande man]

Cool. I'm amazed at the interest the locals have in preservation. I hope they remain in service for a long time. I'm betting that the parts and maintenance are the real issue the RR has wiith them though.

[OldGettysk]

I say keep the WigWags and install gates as well . Safety and preservation are both satisfied !!

[JeffShultz]

There are a few wig-wags still in regular service in Oregon (two of them, in Dallas and Knappa, are on the Portland & Western RR) but instead of being the vertical ground mount type they are hanging from overhead support.

[Steve B]

KEEP the Wig Wag
But if needed use an alternative method of traffic control as well, they are right in wanting to keep them from the cutters torch:D they are historically important