Steve;
I believe the signal mast height depended on the visibility down the track for
a given distance (which I'm not sure of how far it was/is). In the 50's I don't
believe there were many 3 head signals, except in interlocked areas.
The signals in the 50's-60's were painted silver with black searchlight
targets. Signal bridges were usually all black from photos I've seen.
Ladders were usually behind the signal, unless there was a reason to put it
elsewhere. Some masts had a signal box at the base (Alexander Models make a
very good HO replica - just remove the mast). Otherwise there was a concrete
base - sometimes painted white.
Jim Little
--- In cpsig@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, <sfturner@...> wrote:
Guys i have the CP drawings for single, double and tripple signal lights.Not
an engineer and its not easy reading them.I am using the measurements with
oregon kits. My question is the single target is used on a 12 or 16 ft
mast................when do you use one or the other? Second question 50
through mid 60s what colour would the signal lights be
painted.............black , silver or silver with black targets????. Bases
would they be on a concrete pad? Lastly the ladders are they positioned
behind the target or off to the side??. Sorry for the loaded question but
since i have the technical drawings i may as well do them up best as i can.
Should be a nice project.Thanks Steve
