A friend, observing my layout and noting a level crossing, suggesting how much better it would be if the crossing actually worked eg had flashing warning lights and gates that opened and closed My mind, more focused upon keeping what was operational still working, parked itIn the Republic of Ireland, signs W 1 and W 121 warn respectively of a level crossing with flashing red signals (RTS 005) and one with no red signals but with barriers or gates The former has a pictogram of a flashing signal installation and a steam locomotive; Posted BR and network rail still repair level crossing gates to this day They are of traditional construction and used where gates have been damaged or are rotten In the 50s and 60s BR North Eastern region replaced gates with boom gates,these were a single timber horizontal boom supported by hinges on one end and a rubber tyres
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