Western Railroad Discussion > A wait in the rain

UP3014 an EMD Tier iV came into town today and tied up on the main next to the Dunsmuir Yard. I went down there this afternoon to see if it was still there but it slipped out of town. Meanwhile it started to pour but I heard a northbound so I hung out for a few minues getting soaked. So here's UP7375 north passing the Wait signals at the lower end of the yard. James posted a shot in the same location in the snow yesterday.

Robert Morris Photography

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Interesting whistle posts...

Winston Hill

winstonhill Wrote:
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> Interesting whistle posts...
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> Winston Hill

Not whistle posts. They're Wait Signals.

How do wait signals work then - I'm unfamiliar with their use.

Cheers

Chris

If the signal at the south switch, which is located around the curve, is red the wait signals come on so the train will not block the road crossing of South First St. which is the street I live on.

Hey, I've been there! Nice shot. Those signals really stand out in situations of less light. 

photobob Wrote:
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> UP3014 an EMD Tier iV came into town today and
> tied up on the main next to the Dunsmuir Yard. I
> went down there this afternoon to see if it was
> still there but it slipped out of town. Meanwhile
> it started to pour but I heard a northbound so I
> hung out for a few minues getting soaked. So
> here's UP7375 north passing the Wait signals at
> the lower end of the yard. James posted a shot in
> the same location in the snow yesterday.
>
> Robert Morris Photography

Great shots from Photo Bob and James at this location, Well we have Spring and Winter shots, now we need to see one from July and October!! 

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casavoye Wrote:
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> Great shots from Photo Bob and James at this
> location, Well we have Spring and Winter shots,
> now we need to see one from July and October!! 

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Looks like we only need a Fall shot now! Thanks James!