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N&W CANTILEVER SIGNAL BRIDGE

The Norfolk and Western Railroad had its own unique cantilever signal bridge. It was of an “I” beam construction with a platform on top. You can now have this unique signal bridge on your layout. It comes with many details such as ladder, base support, hidden wiring, grated platform and angle iron railing. Although it is shown with N&W signals mounted on top, the bridge will accept any of the mast signals in our catalog.

  
       
  BRIDGE-1: N&W CANTILEVER SIGNAL BRIDGE, assembled, painted or unpainted

BRIDGE-1A: N&W CANTILEVER SIGNAL BRIDGE, assembled, signals mounted and painted

  
 

 

  
             
    CONRAIL CANTILEVER SIGNAL BRIDGE  
             
    In the mid 1980’s, Conrail installed new signal equipment on many of its lines. In western PA, Conrail used a new modern style of cantilever bridge in order to span two tracks. You can now have this unique signal bridge on your layout. It comes with many details such as ladder, grated platform, a single wire lead like the prototype, base support with conduit box and correct angle iron railing. Although it is shown with PRR signals on top, you could mound any of the mast signals in our catalog to the bridge.  
             
    BRIDGE-2: CONRAIL CANTILEVER SIGNAL BRIDGE, assembled, painted
or unpainted

BRIDGE-2A: CONRAIL CANTILEVER SIGNAL BRIDGE, assembled, signals mounted and painted

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BRACKETED TOWER

  
             
    The railroads needed a less expensive way of signaling double track main lines. Signal bridges and cantilever bridges were expensive to build and required work directly over the track. The bracketed tower allowed the railroad to signal both tracks of a double main line without the expense of a complete bridge and without hindering traffic to erect and maintain the structure. If visibility is not clear for a minimal distance or there are more than 2 tracks, the railroad could still use cantilever or bridge signals.

These towers are very helpful when using command control because it allows the model railroader to see the signal even if the train is in front of it. My towers are all hand crafted in brass and come complete with railing, etched platform, ladder, signal mast bases and a cement footing. The tower will accept any of the mast or bridge signals in the catalog. The signals and mounting the signals are an additional cost. Remember that the bridge signals do not come with ladder detailing while the mast signals do.

  
             
    BT-1: BRACKETED TOWER, assembled, painted or unpainted.

BT-1A: BRACKETED TOWER, assembled, signals mounted and painted.