Berlin Road Grade Crossing
Berlin Road Grade Crossing on January 18, 2006
At the east end of the railroad bridge across the South Santiam River, the railroad crosses Berlin Road, and at this crossing a vintage signal called a magnetic flagman, or wig-wag, stood guard.
Berlin Road Grade Crossing on January 18, 2006
Wig-Wag Signal at Berlin Road on January 18, 2006
Wig-Wag Signal at Berlin Road on January 18, 2006
Once a common grade crossing signal before the modern crossbuck became a standard and flashing lights and gates were mandated, these signals were first made in 1910 and were installed through the late 1940s.
Train at Berlin Road Grade Crossing on February 24, 2006
Train at Berlin Road Grade Crossing on February 24, 2006
Train at Berlin Road Grade Crossing on February 24, 2006
The single red light swings back and forth when a train is near, simulating the motion that a flagman would make with his lantern.
Wig-Wag Signal at Berlin Road on January 18, 2006
This Model 3 lower-quadrant signal, made by the Magnetic Signal Company of Los Angeles, California, was one of only a handful remaining in Oregon, nearly all of which have now been removed.
Wig-Wag Signal Base at Berlin Road on January 18, 2006
This signal was removed in 2008 and replaced with flashing lights and gates.
Berlin Road Grade Crossing on February 13, 2006
This video shows the signal in operation.
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