In reading all these postings here on Trainweb, I see a phrase from time to time which I do not know what it means. Can someone please tell me what WIG WAGS are? I think it has something to do with the tracks, but I am not sure.
I would appreciate it if someone can clarify that term to me.
Thanks
Posted by Mr. Toy (Member # 311) on :
I'm pretty sure those are the old style crossing signals. Instead of two side by side flashing lights, the wig wag had one light that swung like a clock pendulum. I remember those from when I was a kid.
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You are exactly right, Mr. Toy. They are very rare indeed and may all be taken out. There is one on display at a school on Farnham St in Galesburg, IL., near an overpass over the old AT&SF mainline. Once upon a time, most, if not all, of the Santa Fe road crossings in Galesburg had that type of warning device.
Posted by MPALMER (Member # 125) on :
Wigwags? Here is a site you might find interesting. They monitor the location and condition of remaining wigwags. There is a detailed listing by state & location. http://www.trainweb.org/dansrailpix/WIG_WAG_PAGE1c.htm
Posted by KA6BGJ (Member # 662) on :
MPALMER-- I just wanted to thank you for posting a link to a very interesting site. I found it to be very interesting and informative. Thanks again for that link.