Signaling Devices on the ATT&NW
The photos and descriptions on this page are courtesy of Zachary Gillihan.Visit Zach's Railroad Signal Web site.
 | Union Switch & Signal Co. Style N Dwarf This is a two aspect dwarf. It only has red or yellow. When the signal is yellow the switch is aligned for the main track. When its red the switch is aligned for the siding. |
 | Grand Scale Railroad Signals 2 Aspect Dwarf This signal was custom made by Grand Scale Railroad Signals. |
 | Grand Scale Railroad Signals Trilight Signal This signal guards the entrance to the Deer Ridge Tunnel. Green means that the tunnel and next block after it are clear. If the signal is yellow then be prepared to stop at the next signal which is at the other end of the tunnel. |
 | Switch Stand This is one of the many switch stands at ATT&NW. If the switch is aligned for the main then it displays green. If the switch is aligned for the siding then the switch displays red. |
 | Safetran Crossing Setup Soon this crossing will be replaced with a new crossing setup with the motor and a 14foot crossing arm. |
 | Grand Scale Railroad Signals Cantilever Bridge This is one of the many being installed. There is a combination of signal heads being used. Trilight heads are being used here. |
 | Grand Scale Railroad Signals Cantilever Bridge A close up of the Trilight signals. |
Entrance Gate Project
The project involves installing three sets of railroad signals along the road. The first set of signals are made by Union Switch and Signal Company style H-2 searchlights. They are the closest to the gate, one points towards the gate and the other faces the road from the shop. Searchlights are neat because they can display 3 different aspects though a single lens. The second set of signals are located up the road near the utility pole. These are going to be vertical signals like stoplights. They will be made by General Railway Signal Company. There will be a signal pointing in both directions.
The third signal will be located next to the entrance sign. This is John's favorite type of signal called a Color Position Light or CPL (photo at left). It's round and has set lights per aspect. The plan is that when the gate is closed all the signals will display red. When the gate is opening or closing the signals will display yellow. When the gate is completely open the signals will display green. The project has been hindered by inclement weather and problems getting supplies. It is expected to be finished by the Spring of 2007. Stay tuned for further updates.
