I was helping a buddy of mine move this weekend from one of the NW suburbs of Chicago.
I noticed at a set of grade crossings with two relatively busy streets that intersect approx 30 to 50 feet from the grade crossings. The crossings had posts on either side of the tracks with a lit up red “X” flashing at the top. These signs seemed to be aimed more along the rail then the streets. The posts also had what appeared to be directional horns that were aimed towards the lanes of oncoming traffic. A nearby sign indicated that the tracks were owned by the Wisconsin Central.
Does anyone have any info on the actual function of these signs with the red X’s? My buddy had no clue. (If it doesn’t have wings he doesn’t bother to figure it out)
I noticed at a set of grade crossings with two relatively busy streets that intersect approx 30 to 50 feet from the grade crossings. The crossings had posts on either side of the tracks with a lit up red “X” flashing at the top. These signs seemed to be aimed more along the rail then the streets. The posts also had what appeared to be directional horns that were aimed towards the lanes of oncoming traffic. A nearby sign indicated that the tracks were owned by the Wisconsin Central.
Does anyone have any info on the actual function of these signs with the red X’s? My buddy had no clue. (If it doesn’t have wings he doesn’t bother to figure it out)