I am seeking a source of basic information, ideally with photos or diagrams, about the types of signal hardware used on acl and sal during the mid-1950's, as well as signalling procedures. I suppose a rules book for the two railroads would have some of this information, but where are these to be found? Any suggestions anyone?

-- neville patterson (bpatterson@powerlink.net), July 18, 2000

Answers

E-bay is probably the best place to pick-up rule books...usually go for about $10-12.

I have an original SAL Signal Standards data book. It is about 200 large format blue-line pages. It includes diagrams of every type of SAL signal, gate crossing, foundation...etc. Is there something specific you are looking for???

Ted

-- Ted Strickland (tstrickland@pol.net), July 19, 2000.

A rule book is a good source for the procedures. I have obtained several from ebay.com. Keep checking and you'll eventually find what you are looking for. I have reproduced the SAL signal aspects from the 1962 rule book in HTML format and would be glad to send you an email with a copy of the file attached. Just let me know.

-- Jim Coviello (jcovi60516@aol.com), July 18, 2000.