From the past... South wigwag as it looked back in 1986. |
North wigwag, same day. This was the old motor box that was replaced in 1999 (notice it still says Los Angeles, rather than Minneapolis). Also notice that the concrete divider medians were not yet installed. You can see cables wrapped around the concrete barrier to the south wigwag across the tracks to keep it from falling apart. These barriers were replaced in 1987. ( "This Point" newsletter from April, 1987 ) From the Point Richmond History Association |
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Work continues on the electrical components
and bell mechanism. Also, although not really shown here, I've been busy
at home restoring the roof castings, bells and dust covers, and side doors.
Those are being reinstalled as they are completed. During the last week,
both main terminal blocks were reinstalled. On 11/4, I also reinstalled both
bell mechanisms.
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Looking inside the south wigwag motorbox. Terminal
block has been restored and reinstalled. Notice the new ribbon cables. It
will be adjusted when I can get 12 volts to the signal.
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Detail shot of brake shoe, spring and part of the
brake arm.
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Back side is primed and ready for color coat. That
will happen on 11/3. This is where the bell mechanism (hammers and trippers)
goes.
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Inside the motorbox of the north wigwag. Terminal
block will go in on 11/3. Still finishing up on the painting. Builder's plate
will be finished off later.
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On 11/3, back side of north wigwag. This is the first
finished side door to come back. Gasket has been restored as well.
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Bell mechanism on the north wigwag after installation
on 11/4.
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South wigwag with bell mechanism. |
11/4/18
