Wigwag is a nickname for a type of railroad grade crossing signal once common in North America, referring to its pendulum -like motion that signaled a train's approach.

Apr 10, 2011 · While the crossing today is guarded by modern equipment, the wig-wags were preserved, and are still used for special occasions. Thanks to Andrew Laverdiere for …

The line served packing houses in Whittier; several of the crossings had "wig-wag" signals until the end. A half-mile stub still exists at the south end of the branch (see photo). Part of the ex …

The girder bridges and wig-wag crossbucks are gone. The line served Inglewood, Mesmer, Alsace, Alla (diamond with another PE line between Redondo Beach and Culver Junction ), …

There are two wigwags that served on the now abandoned ATSF Porterville - Orosi District that are almost still there. In both cases, the masts and cantelevers remain.

An old wig-wag crossing signal still stands in Vandalia, IL, in the late 1980s. This crossing, once part of the Illinois Central at Main Street, had been abandoned and paved over. Next to it,...

Jul 1, 2010 · At the Durham Museum of Western History (nee Omaha Union Station) in the downstairs exhibit hall is a restored wig-wag signal. On many of my visits to this facility I’ve …

Nov 15, 2022 · I'm interested to know if anyone has a list of remaining wig-wags in the usa? Took one down back in the early eighties. Tossed it in the dumpster. Didn’t want to tho. The last one …

In Australia, a wigwag is left preserved along the abandoned Victor Harbor railway line in Mount Barker, South Australia.

Jul 31, 2017 · The wig-wags and rails look like they are in pretty bad shape. The line that was abandoned was the Milwaukee Road SOUTHWESTERN line in 1980. Finally, in 2000, the wig …