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Train Order Signal
Posted by nwj611 on Tuesday, August 11, 2009 1:30 PM

I have an old train order signal that I legally obtained in Dawson Georgia. I believe it was on an old Southern line. I also "think" it was made by Union Switch & Signal, but am not sure. I have photos of the signal, if anyone need to see them.. I am looking for some information on it's history and who actually made it. Thanks ahead for the help.

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Posted by tree68 on Tuesday, August 11, 2009 1:37 PM

If you've got the whole thing, odds are the manufacturer's name or initials are cast into it somewhere.

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Posted by blue streak 1 on Tuesday, August 11, 2009 2:41 PM

If it was installed in Dawson  

1. The north south line was an old SAL line Columbus - Albany (abandoned except for 4 miles each side of Dawson)(Yeomans - Sasser).

2. The east west line was Georgia Central (not C of Ga.) then South Carolina Central; Ga Southwestern RR (Rail TEx)   Eufaula - and a long way to Albany (in service). They have a small 2 position 1 track engine house in Dawson.

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