I've come across a few semaphores lately and want to share them with you all. They appear to still be in use, located on the CSX (ex-Monon) mainline in the Hoosier Subdivision. The first set here is at the Orleans siding. 07/10/04 This second pair is located at Smedley, IN. 07/11/04 Hope you enjoy. I would like to one day make it further north up the line to see if any more are out there. If you have photos or semaphore facts you'd like to share, feel free to add them here.
Nice, as they are really becoming a nostalgic subject as they disappear. All you need is a steam engine like Nickel Plate 765 splitting those two in your first pic. Thanks.
Great Rock! I was wondering if they were still on the former Monon. I haven't done any serious railfanning in a few years, but I just told the wife we might be heading to Indiana. semaphores.com has some info on them. web page
In the early 90's, while on the operating crew of NKP 765, disguised as C&O 2765, while running trips in MI. she can be seen ready to split the signal masts with a clear signal.
Here's a few shots of the Erie semaphores that stood on Conrail's southern tier line in 1994. semaphore at Waverly, NY 05/01/94.
