CSX carried out another huge signal replacement project in May 2010 along the James River Subdivision. The result was that on Monday, May 3rd, this Safetran model CLS 10-D dwarf signal was pulled from the right of way much like a dentist removes a tooth! I am told it was installed circa 1978. I was able to obtain it from CSX for scrap and within three weeks, it was cleaned, repaired of damage caused when it was extracted, restored, rewired and made operational. It was mounted on a concrete pad as it was when in use when protecting westbound trains from the passing siding at the west end of Alpine, milepost 185.7. For this still picture, it is showing a "Slow Approach" indication in our Relic Garden.
From collecting small datenails found in discarded railroad crossties to actual railroad structures, the passion for railroad history is manifested and displayed in our garden which is shown below. For us, the collection and arrangement of three dozen pieces from seven railroads makes our own Railroad Relic Sculpture Garden. Having 10 plus acres helps keep normal life and the railroad collection in perspective. Our goal is to stimulate our visitors to want to learn more after leaving.
So cool to have that in you collection. Even better I think i have pictures of the very signal they are removing.
ReplyDeleteShould be Rocky Rd (RT608) near right by the river. Alpine.
Awesome railroad stuff in your collection.
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