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Signalmaster (136 posts)
Dec-16-01, 09:40 AM (EST) "US Lower Quadrant Semaphores" I've completed a basic set of LQ semaphores:
1)Distant
2)Home
3)Distant Home
4)InterlockingHere's the distant-home signal indicating the next signal is at stop for the center track.
I'm still a novice handling the semaphore scripts and would greatly appreciate help. I'm hoping the several European fans who have done extensive work can help me out.This set works, and available to anyone who wants it.Hank
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Subject Author Message Date ID RE: US Lower Quadrant Semaphores dvdhoven Dec-16-01 1 RE: US Lower Quadrant Semaphores Signalmaster Dec-16-01 3 RE: US Lower Quadrant Semaphores rgarber Dec-16-01 2 RE: US Lower Quadrant Semaphores Signalmaster Dec-16-01 4 RE: US Lower Quadrant Semaphores dansherman Dec-19-01 5 RE: US Lower Quadrant Semaphores lirc201 Dec-19-01 6 RE: US Lower Quadrant Semaphores CSX_CW60AC_GregMarck Dec-19-01 7

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dvdhoven (272 posts)
Dec-16-01, 02:04 PM (EST) 1. "RE: US Lower Quadrant Semaphores" Hi,Can you put some schema's or drawings here? It is difficult for me with all the different names, we use different names, so a picture says thousand words. Dick van den Hoven Remove | Alert Edit | Reply | Reply With Quote | Top
Signalmaster (136 posts)
Dec-16-01, 03:43 PM (EST) 3. "RE: US Lower Quadrant Semaphores" Semaphores, especially lower quadrant, have all but disappeared in the US. There may be a few western lines using them. In the east, lines of the Erie Railroad(Erie Lackawanna, Conrail, Norfolk Southern) still had active ones until recently. They may be all gone now.A 'Home' signal is placed at the entrance to a controlled block. The blade may be red or yellow and has an arrow point. Lamps will be red or green. If it is at stop the controlled block ahead is occupied. The train entering may enter upon dispather orders or proceed at restricted speed. If at clear, the block is unoccupird and may be entered at normal speed.A 'distant' signal gives an advance information on the condition of the home signal. If the home signal is clear, the distant signal will be clear. If the home signal is at stop, the distant signal will be approach. This signal does not give block occupancy information. The blade is 'fishtail' shape and is yellow. Lamps will show green or amber.An 'Interlocking signal' will be found at junctions, may have, one, two, or three blades. They are generally red or yellow and square ends. They are almost aways 'stop and stay.' The top and middle head will show red or green indications, top head for the main route, middle head for the secondary route. The bottom head is for the slow speed route, and shows red or amber.I hope this is some help.
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rgarber (857 posts)
Dec-16-01, 03:20 PM (EST) 2. "RE: US Lower Quadrant Semaphores" Hank,I'm interested in these semaphores. About what years would these have been used and about what parts of the country? Thanks! Looks great!Rich Garber Remove | Alert Edit | Reply | Reply With Quote | Top
Signalmaster (136 posts)
Dec-16-01, 03:50 PM (EST) 4. "RE: US Lower Quadrant Semaphores" Hi, Rich
Some western roads, BNSF, SP/UP may still have some, but few. They are all but gone in the east. Use would be for anyone doing a period route. When I get some clarification on scripting, I'll do a set of upper quadrants.I've added instrument cases to the masts since the above picture. Semaphores need them for the blade moving mechanism.
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dansherman (27 posts)
Dec-19-01, 10:26 AM (EST) 5. "RE: US Lower Quadrant Semaphores" Hank,I'd like a copy please. I'm attempting to model the NP between Billings MT and Seattle WA in the early fifties and your look just like the ones I remember.TIA,Dan
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lirc201 (33 posts)
Dec-19-01, 10:59 AM (EST) 6. "RE: US Lower Quadrant Semaphores" There is some great information on semaphores in the US at http://www.semaphores.comCSX just replaced a line of semaphores last year between cincinnati, oh and indianapolis, in. I know of several places in Indiana where they are still used (but not for long though)Brian LaVelle Remove | Alert Edit | Reply | Reply With Quote | Top
CSX_CW60AC_GregMarck (78 posts)
Dec-19-01, 02:45 PM (EST) 7. "RE: US Lower Quadrant Semaphores" CSX did? Where I didnt notice any. All I know is that they are planning to take out their Color Postion signals by me (I hope I'm wrong) Remove | Alert Edit | Reply | Reply With Quote | Top

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