STROBE SYSTEM ENHANCES GRADE CROSSING SIGNALS

A new concept to enhance existing grade crossing warning signals is under test by Chessie System. An array of three blue strobe lights is mounted on a signal background screen that surrounds the existing flashing red signal light. Numerous factors were considered in designing the auxiliary strobe warning system.

• Availability:
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• Corporate Authors:

  Murphy-Richter Publishing Company

  20 North Wacker Driver
  Chicago, IL  United States  60606
• Publication Date: 1980-2

Media Info

• Features: Photos;
• Pagination: p. 65-66
• Serial:
  • Progressive Railroading
  • Volume: 23
  • Issue Number: 2
  • Publisher: Trade Press Publishing Corporation
  • ISSN: 0033-0817
  • Serial URL: http://www.progressiverailroading.com

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Grade crossing protection systems; Navigation lights; Safety; Signal lights; Visual perception; Warning systems
• Old TRIS Terms: Grade crossing protection; Light signals
• Subject Areas: Railroads; Safety and Human Factors;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00309900
• Record Type: Publication
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: May 21 1980 12:00AM