Greenville in Mercer County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Railroad Crossing Lights

Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, June 15, 2021

1. Railroad Crossing Lights Marker

Inscription.
Railroad crossing lights, like the two displayed here, are placed where railroad tracks cross busy roads. They include the cross arms with a warning message, flashing lights, and an audible ringing bell. Roads that are less busy will be posted with just the cross arms.

These two flashers were along the Pennsylvania Railroad tracks
at South Second Street in Greenville.

Donated by the Borough in memory of J. Magargee

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Communications • Railroads & Streetcars.

Location. 41° 24.478′ N, 80° 22.869′ W. Marker is in Greenville, Pennsylvania, in Mercer County. Marker can be reached from the intersection of Main Street (Pennsylvania Route 358) and Union Street, on the right when traveling west. Marker and railroad crossing lights are located on the Greenville Railroad Park & Museum grounds. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 314 Main Street, Greenville PA 16125, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Position Signal Light (here, next to this marker); Switch Stand (here, next to this marker); Bessemer Caboose #1985 (a few steps from this marker); Wreck Train Chain (a few steps from this marker); Štefan Banič

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(a few steps from this marker); Bessemer Ore Jenny #20567 (within shouting distance of this marker); Union Pacific Caboose #25437 (within shouting distance of this marker); Erie 40' Flatcar #8200 (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Greenville.

Related markers. Click here for a list of markers that are related to this marker. Greenville Railroad Park & Museum

Also see . . . Level crossing signals. Wikipedia entry (Submitted on June 9, 2023, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)

Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, June 15, 2021

2. Railroad Crossing Lights Marker

(marker is mounted on building adjacent to the railroad crossing lights)

Railroad Crossing Lights image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, June 15, 2021

3. Railroad Crossing Lights

Credits. This page was last revised on June 9, 2023. It was originally submitted on February 3, 2022, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. This page has been viewed 120 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on February 3, 2022, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.