That post and its lights must be one of, if not the earliest one surviving in use. It would date back prior to 1960 when crossing signs (crossbucks) were wooden. I have seen a photo of this crossing at that time.
I wouldnt doubt you on that one! Its the only one with the tall fenial and one of a few still with McK&H incandescents. Pity it’ll be gone soon. By the way, you have some amazing older footage, ive looked through your channel before and you’ve gotten some very cool stuff 👍👍
@@ethanthevictorianrailfan7030 I took photos of most of the crossings between Dandenong and Pakenham in March 2020, shortly before lockdowns began. And paid special attention to that particular post. I do wonder if it'll go to someone/somewhere that appreciates it, or if it'll simply be scrapped.
@@emdB67 Oh yeah awesome, i managed to get to the remaining crossings with a mate whos in Pakenham earlier this year, except Narre Warren.. Ive got a couple pictures of it but now that you've raised that, i should get closer ones. I really hope it goes to someone that'll take care of it, weather it be in parts or as a whole, but knowing LXRA it'll probably just go for scrap unfortunately.
The gate hinges into the upside down L in the raised position because there is a bridge above. tHe crossing is soon to be removed, and the bridge above is the new rail bridge, so within the next year these signals will be ripped out and along with two other crossints, Pakenham will be Level Crossing Free. The gate does close over the closest track but it doesnt go anywhere, used to go into a yard which is all removed as thats where the new station is under construction
The signal in this video has had LED’s for quite a while now, and only in the last few weeks has the gateless signal on the same side as hinged gate had a pair of its set of 4 lights recieved LED’s
All metro trains melbourne level crossings except for Railway Rd Eltham, Hope St Brunswick and the 5 occupational crossings between Diamond Creek and Wattle Glen have wooden wishbone gates. All of them. Its a nice feature about melbourne's crossings.
That post and its lights must be one of, if not the earliest one surviving in use. It would date back prior to 1960 when crossing signs (crossbucks) were wooden. I have seen a photo of this crossing at that time.
I wouldnt doubt you on that one! Its the only one with the tall fenial and one of a few still with McK&H incandescents. Pity it’ll be gone soon. By the way, you have some amazing older footage, ive looked through your channel before and you’ve gotten some very cool stuff 👍👍
@@ethanthevictorianrailfan7030 I took photos of most of the crossings between Dandenong and Pakenham in March 2020, shortly before lockdowns began. And paid special attention to that particular post.
I do wonder if it'll go to someone/somewhere that appreciates it, or if it'll simply be scrapped.
@@emdB67 Oh yeah awesome, i managed to get to the remaining crossings with a mate whos in Pakenham earlier this year, except Narre Warren.. Ive got a couple pictures of it but now that you've raised that, i should get closer ones.
I really hope it goes to someone that'll take care of it, weather it be in parts or as a whole, but knowing LXRA it'll probably just go for scrap unfortunately.
Wonderful, friendly crossings. 😊
POV: When a new tramline is built on Main Street
That Sound Reminds Me Of The BNSF Chicago Sub
It does? Anywhere specific?
@@ethanthevictorianrailfan7030Clarendon Hills
Why does the gate do that? The hinged piece is sticking out!
The gate hinges into the upside down L in the raised position because there is a bridge above. tHe crossing is soon to be removed, and the bridge above is the new rail bridge, so within the next year these signals will be ripped out and along with two other crossints, Pakenham will be Level Crossing Free. The gate does close over the closest track but it doesnt go anywhere, used to go into a yard which is all removed as thats where the new station is under construction
It’s like a Thailand 🇹🇭 crossing gate
Yeah right
I have a homemade Canadian crossing cuz I live in Canada 🇨🇦
I need to remember this is Australia.
Railway Crossing
What signals got LED's?
The signal in this video has had LED’s for quite a while now, and only in the last few weeks has the gateless signal on the same side as hinged gate had a pair of its set of 4 lights recieved LED’s
You’ve got to be kidding me. Only in communist Victoria under hero dictator Danielle.
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Why do hear an Irish railroad crossing in the background
probably gonna be the pedestrian crossing alarms authough idk what irish crossings sound like so idk
The gate is broken and the lights are fine
Guess you've never seen a hinged gate then. And the relay isnt the light.
Australia and me usa
Not ❌broken at all
good job
I see something wrong…
@@Danel97Dude Whats wrong then?
@ethanthevictorianrailfan7030 The lights on that pole does 2 times then does fast
Nothing wrong the gate should be that right?
Yes correct, so the new bridge can be installed above
so nobody is talking about that the gate is a wishbone gate as well?
All metro trains melbourne level crossings except for Railway Rd Eltham, Hope St Brunswick and the 5 occupational crossings between Diamond Creek and Wattle Glen have wooden wishbone gates. All of them. Its a nice feature about melbourne's crossings.
Is that in Australia?
yes
@@gnkdfnklgfnkl ahh cool
sure is, pakenham, victoria, aus
@@ethanthevictorianrailfan7030 cool
That is like in Japan
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What e-bells are there? I know for a fact the e-bell on the pole for the gate mechanism is a General Signal type 3, but what is that other e-bell?
General signals type 2. So the crossing is a mix of a GS3 and a GS2
Ok, thanks!
@@Percexus No worries mate 😁
Are you serious ?
wdym am i serious
@@ethanthevictorianrailfan7030 not you child just the crossing situation.
@@DJ99777 1 i aint a child mate and 2 so what is got a hinged gate coz its getting removed
@@DJ99777 "not you child" really
Cool it sugar.
pov: you slapped a japanese crossing and a usa crossing together
Lol 😂
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JAPAN RAILROAD CROSSING + USA RAILROAD CROSSING = AUSTRALIA RAILROAD CROSSING
The gate IS NOT b𝚛𝚘𝚔𝚎𝚗
indeed it isnt
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