@colinsmith4453 This is a feature of almost all of their crossings around here. It's to show the crew it's working in a more obvious way than the side-glass and that they don't have to flag it through. Most of their crossings everywhere else aren't signaled, but the ones that are signaled have the white flashers, at least where I live.
Yeah! I always loved that somehow my "interpretation" of a railroad crossing bell was always slower than others because i grew up around such a nice piece of hardware! The WC hayes bell does periodically synchronize, and it sounds great. I agree!
Solid catch with old bells, multiple engines and various rolling stock. Wonder how much the house across the tracks feels the action when trains roll through. Thx for the cool post!!
@jasonervoes1326 Not unless something REALLY weird is happening. I've personally never seen one, but because of the SRI and their ancient hardware, there is a small possibility of one going off-site for repairs.
Had a WC HAYES bell. Not modern industries. Also Lincoln industries base on the north side. It did contain ex Ann Arbor GP35 385 as visible by the Alco traction motors that looked fundamentally different from the other trucks.
Hello, John Czyzewski Jr., What is the third white light above the signal is that for the train conductor had you niced that please explain. Thanks John.
In territory like this, the light is presumably used in a similar fashion to a device more commonly seen on railways in European countries, a crossing status signal. The flashing clear light is also similar to it's more high tech foreign counterparts. It is mostly to show the engineer/conductor that the crossing is functional and that manual flagging and slow speed movement to clear it are not necessary. This is only the case in cities and towns because, for the most part, the crossings in rural areas are not signaled due to low traffic. This is very much a higher tech solution than the small glass windows on the sides of the red crossing lights, but shows old technology and more modern innovation (lights are 21st century additions) can coexist and be useful.
There is also the added benefit of being able to see it around the gigantic corner and braced cut which it has to go through just yards before this crossing
@@iftheseoldbeastscouldtalk7796 we in the rail industry have a term for them. snitch lights. they let the crew know that the signal is functional as this is not a predictor ran setup. its old relay logic in the case at the time of the video and it was apperently an old school island circuit.
@@iftheseoldbeastscouldtalk7796 no but ive had a hand in removal work on the monon hoosier sub, theyhad similar cabinets to this setup. plus im a collector of rail, equipment and know enough on my hands about rail equipment and wayside signaling from a hands on perspective to know.
@fan48483 It's because it's seriously old. It was put in to replace one of the Ann Arbor Railroad's numerous hand Flagmen back when gates cost more than a Flagman's yearly pay. This area was a big industrial one, and in the deepest parts, they had a gated crossing by the 50s or early 60s, which Is still there, but this one was likely put in even before that. We actually had US&S wigwags across town on the faster line, the Pere Marquette, but those went out of style really early on.
@OtterMan310 In the 30s and 40s, this crossing was guarded by a guard. The cabinet internals of nearby ones are dated 1958, and that makes sense for the model tags on the crossing and bell. As much as it would be awesome if it was a 30s or 40s setup, most of the stuff exhibits properties that make it seem a bit later.
These bells have a very special harmony together - it's almost melodic at times. Also, nice vintage signals with the perfect flash frequency - LIKE!
Nice to see the teardrop bell still working and maintained.
Yep. There were recent upgrades, and it was all signs. That crossing for at least the near future is here to stay.
I love the flashing white lights that shine in the direction of the coming train
@colinsmith4453 This is a feature of almost all of their crossings around here. It's to show the crew it's working in a more obvious way than the side-glass and that they don't have to flag it through. Most of their crossings everywhere else aren't signaled, but the ones that are signaled have the white flashers, at least where I live.
The bells almost play a melody together!
And with a train moving so slowly, there’s time to look at all the railcars go past without needing to slow the video down.
The one bell sounded like someone banging away on a cast iron fry pan.
Train: " let me wake you up at 3am with horm. Oh. Wait! Crossing bell did!" I notice 2 different bell tones.
Perfect for an HO scale layout
Yep. A W.C. Hayes and US&S bell.
I love the US&S teardrop it’s in sync with the WCH bell
Yeah! I always loved that somehow my "interpretation" of a railroad crossing bell was always slower than others because i grew up around such a nice piece of hardware! The WC hayes bell does periodically synchronize, and it sounds great. I agree!
Great video (minus the red thing for half the video length) with classic locomotives and classic crossing signals!!
Sorry. Red thing Is the old presentation table. I do artifacts and stuff and it gives a nice recording space.
Solid catch with old bells, multiple engines and various rolling stock. Wonder how much the house across the tracks feels the action when trains roll through. Thx for the cool post!!
It rattles the ground pretty good, I live pretty far and it still shakes my house.
@@iftheseoldbeastscouldtalk7796 i like the music the bells sound
thats a nice cmaj3rd
Gorgeous bell combo!
Great video nice catch. Question Do any of these freight trains have cabooses? 😮
@jasonervoes1326 Not unless something REALLY weird is happening. I've personally never seen one, but because of the SRI and their ancient hardware, there is a small possibility of one going off-site for repairs.
alright great lakes central!
Wow it’s like a time machine! And spooky! Good opening for a horror film.
Definitely. The horn on the SD35 dosent exactly help the matter...
Had a WC HAYES bell. Not modern industries. Also Lincoln industries base on the north side. It did contain ex Ann Arbor GP35 385 as visible by the Alco traction motors that looked fundamentally different from the other trucks.
I like these older style railroad lights & the sounds of the bells. These more modern railroad lights are not as appealing to look at.
I think so as well :D
On top of that the bells turn off once the gates are down
Fr, bruh.
Great video!
You can definitely tell this is in Michigan due to the Stop On Red Signal signs.
I like the teardrop bell
These are real RR crossing.
OH MY GOD THAT BELL COMBO
Two of those were from us in Montana- Montana Rail Link SD45s
Yeah. They are the new "powerful" units for GLC.
SD. 35's .
I am guessing by the Railroad that this video was filmed in Michigan.
@@stphinkle Yes
Hello, John Czyzewski Jr., What is the third white light above the signal is that for the train conductor had you niced that please explain. Thanks John.
In territory like this, the light is presumably used in a similar fashion to a device more commonly seen on railways in European countries, a crossing status signal. The flashing clear light is also similar to it's more high tech foreign counterparts. It is mostly to show the engineer/conductor that the crossing is functional and that manual flagging and slow speed movement to clear it are not necessary. This is only the case in cities and towns because, for the most part, the crossings in rural areas are not signaled due to low traffic. This is very much a higher tech solution than the small glass windows on the sides of the red crossing lights, but shows old technology and more modern innovation (lights are 21st century additions) can coexist and be useful.
There is also the added benefit of being able to see it around the gigantic corner and braced cut which it has to go through just yards before this crossing
@@iftheseoldbeastscouldtalk7796 we in the rail industry have a term for them. snitch lights. they let the crew know that the signal is functional as this is not a predictor ran setup. its old relay logic in the case at the time of the video and it was apperently an old school island circuit.
@hannahcallahan4892 did you preform maintenance on it? You speak as if you have. Not saying this out of skepticism just curiosity.
@@iftheseoldbeastscouldtalk7796 no but ive had a hand in removal work on the monon hoosier sub, theyhad similar cabinets to this setup. plus im a collector of rail, equipment and know enough on my hands about rail equipment and wayside signaling from a hands on perspective to know.
Cool
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@@iftheseoldbeastscouldtalk7796 well I’m saying for ppl to see the crossing on google maps or somethin
@@iftheseoldbeastscouldtalk7796im not doxxing im tellin where this crossing is at
@bingletongaming1924 Aight fair. Just trying to monitor for nefarious activities. Kids break old stuff near here. It's a problem
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3:20 that is weird to see this crossing at this spot
@fan48483 It's because it's seriously old. It was put in to replace one of the Ann Arbor Railroad's numerous hand Flagmen back when gates cost more than a Flagman's yearly pay. This area was a big industrial one, and in the deepest parts, they had a gated crossing by the 50s or early 60s, which Is still there, but this one was likely put in even before that. We actually had US&S wigwags across town on the faster line, the Pere Marquette, but those went out of style really early on.
That’s a 1930’s to 40’s crossing setup
@OtterMan310 In the 30s and 40s, this crossing was guarded by a guard. The cabinet internals of nearby ones are dated 1958, and that makes sense for the model tags on the crossing and bell. As much as it would be awesome if it was a 30s or 40s setup, most of the stuff exhibits properties that make it seem a bit later.
Noisy bells
I wonder what year it was installed
Hints at the 50's-60's more to the late end of that.
TEARDROPS!!!
3:43
That must be annoying at 3am .... ( ? ) ...... DAVE™🛑
I'm far enough away that I don't hear the bells
But yeah, those horns while interesting are a whole different thing when trying to sleep
Where in Michigan is this?
@@GamePlayer547 Howell. Great Lakes Central main.
Barnard Street.
Where is it located?
Howell, Michigan. Barnard street.
@@iftheseoldbeastscouldtalk7796 thank u!
I do not like it when yellow jackets and hornets are around
@nssteampunk4865 Yeah. Just ran into a baggage car full of them at a museum I went to.