Oerm Wigwags

Oerm Wigwags Orange Empire Railway Museum
Wigwag Photo Gallery

OERM member Paul Krot sends in this photo album of wigwags
on display at the museum. In addition to a very impressive
collection of streetcars and other railroad equipment, they have 3
(going on 4) rare style wigwags there. All photos and text by Paul Krot.

	SShown here is an example of a "peach basket" type of wig-wag. Two are preserved a the Orange Empire Railway Musuem (OERM). They protect Alpine Drive across the museum's mainline. The picture shows the one on the west side of the mainline. Union Pacific was known for using this type of wigwag.

	This is the one on the east side of the mainline. Both are intact with original cast-iron cross bucks and reflectorized "stop on red signal" signs.

	In this view, you can see both wig-wag on opposite sides of the crossing about to be passed by one of OERM's diesel locomotives.

	The last car of our caboose train is about to clear the crossing.

	Our caboose train returns to the main platform with the west wig-wag shown in action.

	This wig-wag is typical of the the style used by Pacific Electric. To save on costs, PE mounted them directly on the pole supporting the overhead trolley wire. What makes this wig-wag more unusual is the all red banner with "stop" lettered on it. It protects OERM's Cental Ave. crossing.

	Beautifully restored LARy. 1201 crosses Central Ave. sending the wig-wag into action.

	The musum's talented signal crew is in the process of installing this wig-wag at the Broadway crossing. It is a typical Southern Pacific style wig-wag complete with original base. More pictures will follow when it's complete!
	Paul Krot updates us with the finished product. (12/00)
	Complete with x-bucks and "stop on red signal" signs.
	Action shot with an old Sacramento Northen electric (653 ?).

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