North Conway in Carroll County, New Hampshire — The American Northeast (New England)

Wig Wag Signal

Photographed By Alexander Schwarzmueller, October 14, 2014

1. Wig Wag Signal Marker

Inscription. An approaching train sets this signal in motion, with the red disc swinging back and forth, the red lights flashing in sequence and the ringing of the warning bell. This obsolete machine, one of many similar ones that once guarded rural highways in New England, has been replaced with transistorized red flashing light signals. This particular device came from the Maine Central Railroad, as did the hand operated crossing gate across the rails from this signal. The wooden crossing gate carries a patent date of 1876!

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Railroads & Streetcars. A significant historical year for this entry is 1876.

Location. 44° 3.14′ N, 71° 7.753′ W. Marker is in North Conway, New Hampshire, in Carroll County. Marker can be reached from Norcross Circle, 0.1 miles west of White Mountains Road (U.S. 302). Marker is on the grounds of Conway Scenic Railroad. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 38 Norcross Circle, North Conway NH 03860, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Crossing Gate (a few steps from this marker); Roundhouse (within shouting distance of this marker); Water Standpipe (within shouting distance of this marker); The Railroad Station (within shouting distance of this marker); Ball Signal

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(within shouting distance of this marker); Maine Central Instruction Car No. 2001 (within shouting distance of this marker); To Those Who Served in the World War (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Flanger CV 4233 (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in North Conway.

Also see . . . Conway Scenic Railroad. (Submitted on October 28, 2014, by Anton Schwarzmueller of Wilson, New York.)

Wig Wag Signal image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Alexander Schwarzmueller, October 14, 2014

2. Wig Wag Signal

Photographed By Alexander Schwarzmueller, October 14, 2014

3. Wig Wag Signal

At a driveway for the railroad. The wooden gate across the driveway has a separate marker.

Credits. This page was last revised on February 16, 2023. It was originally submitted on October 28, 2014, by Anton Schwarzmueller of Wilson, New York. This page has been viewed 660 times since then and 31 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on October 28, 2014, by Anton Schwarzmueller of Wilson, New York. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.