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Restoring a PL4 Dwarf Signal |
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Dwarf signals were
most commonly used in terminals and other areas where multiple tracks
were close together. If a bridge, cantilever or bracket post arrangement
would not work, or, the track was in a low speed area, a dwarf signal
could be used. The N&W used two styles of dwarf signals, identical to the Pennsylvania Railroad dwarf signals, US&S had no formal designation only that they were called "old" and "new" style position light dwarf signals. The addition of color lenses to both high signals (masts, bracket posts, etc...) and dwarf signals began in September of 1964, creating a hybrid signaling system. I recently obtained a US&S PL4 dwarf signal and converted it to color. Here is the finished product: Photos by E.E. Davis unless noted. |
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Updated: July 23, 2008 |
