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Brenham

Brenham was the location of the last 2 wigwags in the state of Texas. They were finally removed on October 7th, 2005. These 2 wigwags were on a BNSF industrial spur that runs through town. Both were fairly typical Santa Fe installations with short cantilever and crossbuck mounted above the cantilever.

According to Jerry Dorcz, (Vice-President, Membership Gulf Coast Chapter, NRHS, Inc.) both wigwags will be preserved at the Houston Gulf Coast Railroad Museum in Houston. Jerry sends us photos of the two wigwags during the removal process...

Brenham wigwag removal...

Hwy 36 wigwag is being tied up for the crane to remove it from the foundation on 10/7/05.
(Photo by Jerry Dorcz)

Church Street wigwag hangs from the hook seconds after being lifted from the foundation.
(Photo by Jerry Dorcz)

Brenham wigwags in 2004:

Updated view of Church St wigwag with new crossbucks. (Ken Stavinoha photo 2004)

Hwy 36 in 2004.
(Ken Stavinoha photo 2004)

Brenham wigwags in 1998:

Hwy 36
Jessica Stacey (1998)

MP 125.90 Curch St.
Jessica Stacey (1998)

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