Bob
Which crossing in Savanna there were a couple???
sjh
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To: <BRHSlist@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Tuesday, December 31, 2002 7:46 AM
Subject: [BRHSlist] Savanna "Crossing Gates"
> A piece of trivia I came across while looking at interlocking plant
> diagram sheets from the Milwaukee Road. According to a sheet dated
> 1917, the interlocking plant protecting the Milwaukee/Q crossing at
> Savanna utilized crossing gates--these appear to be short arms
> mounted on poles, one for each track, controlled by the tower, in
> addition to semaphores. Has anyone seen such an installation
> before? Would love to see a photo or drawing of these crossing
> gates. The source says the installation was owned by the Milwaukee,
> paid for equally by the two companies, with the Q paying 100% of the
> operating and maintenance costs. Just an FYI.
>
> Bob Herrick
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