Wisconsin Wigwags

Madison

Brent Georgi sends in this photo of a double set of WRRS Harpes wigwags
at Thornton Ave. in Madison Wi.
MP 80.99
Wisconsin and Southern (old UPRR)

Plymouth
Elizabeth St.

There are 3 wigwags in Plymouth. One is located at Elizabeth St.
The other signal at this crossing is a highway flasher. Neither signal has a bell.
CNW MP 14.58
WCL MP 139.59

Brent explains why there are 2 types of signals and 2 mile post #'s...

"The wigwags are about 1 block north of the HWY 67 RR overpass. An abandoned UP (ex-CNW) line runs parallel to a Wisconsin Central (ex Milwaukee Road) line. Each crossing has 2 signal control boxes and 2 different mile posts.
The Milwaukee Road replaced the wigwags on their side of the tracks with flashers, the wigwags are on the southwest sides of the crossings by the UP line."

Main and Milwaukee Sts.
(one block south of Elizabeth St.)

Standing on the now abandoned UP line, old Milwaukee line to the left. Two WRRS wigwags can be seen to the right. This is the intersection of Main and Milwaukee Sts. Wisconsin Southern now operates the old Milw. line.
	The highway flasher can be seen across the tracks to the left. There is a second wigwag behind this one protecting a different direction of traffic.

All photos by Brent Georgi (2/02)

Neenah

Karen Buckarma sends this photo of a WRRS Harpes wigwag located in Neenah. It
is protecting the E. North Water St. crossing of the Wisconsin Central. Karen says
that this line is still in use to deliver freight to local customers.

Photo by Karen Buckarma (4/02)

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