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Railroad-Crossing Signal (open access)

Railroad-Crossing Signal

Patent for signaling devices designed for use along railroads and grade crossings and meant to be automatically operated upon the approach of a train by giving a visible or audible signal at the crossing which will warn travelers of the approach of the train and calcuated to avoid the occurrence of accidents. The signal device includes a track associated train operated circuit closing device for energizing a bell, flashing light, or signal arm or any other equivalence or suitable signal device located at the crossing.
Date: October 17, 1922
Creator: Hamilton, Morgan Smith & Brady, Charles Pettus
System: The Portal to Texas History