Re: Current signalling
Yeah, those original signals are all "approach lit." I don't know the exact parameters, but when a train gets within a couple miles of the location, the signals light up for its movement, and then go back dark after passing if no other trains in area. If you happen to see any of them lighted, you'll know that a train is near. A lot of railroads used to use the approach lighting on portions of their systems, including GTW on their double track (before all the new signalling upgrades), NYC, etc. Our C&O signals on double track south of Romulus used to be like that. Railroad signalling is quite complicated especially newer systems, and I only know the basics. Another thing, if signals are still standing that have truly been taken out of service, the signal heads have to be turned away from the track, just like they do with new signals until they have actually been placed in service. What you refer to as "#2" track is where the Blackmar siding used to be.
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