Re: Mechanical Bells
Author: Shortline Sammie
Date: 07-24-2013 - 15:00
Signalman Wrote:
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> Supposedly less of a hassle to repair and find
> parts for.
The mechanical bells that we replaced had a "make/break" set of contacts that failed over time. A bell on top of a signal mast is no picnic to work on compared to gate arm or cantilever lights.
While i'll be the first to admit the new electronic ones are annoying they are here to stay.
Dick Samuels
www.oregonpacificrr.com