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| Missouri Wigwags |
Liberty Camden |
Last known Union Switch and
Signal "DW" wigwag in the US still in service!
Mark Springer caught it in action
in May, 2006.
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| Gordon Garrett sends this photo (below) of what may be
the only surviving US&S wigwag in the wild. Until now it was thought
that none existed except in museums and private displays. While
the photo was not taken recently (the building in the background
has since been demolished), Gordon visited this spot during mid January
and testifies that the wigwag is still alive and well. This is pretty
big news and we hope to have more photos of this rare beast soon.
It is located on 3rd Street in Joplin, Mo. on the former Frisco line. Frisco
was known for using this type of wigwag. Not only is this the last known
US&S wigwag, it is also one of 2 wigwags left in Missouri.
Updated photos (above) by Eric Schmelz on May, 2006. |
Photo by Gordon Garrett
This one is located on 116th and Chandler, just NE of
Libery. This is an ex-CB&Q
WRRS Harpes style wigwag. The line is now owned by BNSF
and sees one local
per week, on Thursdays. This branch now terminates in
Kearney, MO.
photo and info by Deek Deitrick
| A westbound BNSF vehicle train blasts around the curve
at Camden, MO. Camden is located along the BNSF-NS joint trackage east
of Kansas City.
Notice that this signal has a fairly new mast. I am looking for detail photos and pictures of this wigwag in it's original configuration. If you have any, please email me. |
Another view taken around June of 2000.
Photos by Bryant Kaden.
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