First, Thanks for subscribing to my videos, hope you enjoy them. Second, is the wig-wag still in place, and how much traffic runs on this line per day??? Is there any other opperating wig-wags in Canada??? Thanks again, and take care. jackdk...
It's still there, but is slated to be removed within a year unfortunately.
This is the only confirmed wig wag on an operating line in Canada, although apparantly 2 concessions over on the same line, there is another pair (also slated for removal). Knowing CN, they'll be scrapped and not donated/preserved.
As for train frequency, I think it's now a tri-weekly service. I got really lucky when I video'd this (no scanner, pure luck), and havesince returned for more photos/video with sound too!
No, it's on the line just east of Tilbury. CN has kept the piece between Fargo (Blenheim) and Windsor (as well as the old C&O between Fargo & Chatham) as they're "main line" to/from Windsor so that they don't have to deal with the CP diamond west of Chatham. VIA trains still use the former CN mainline between Chatham & Windsor, which VIA now owns/maintains.
Wig-Wags are still up as June 21, 2010.
jrahrig 1 year ago
which crossings in windsor were wig-wags anyway?
WAYNE1980AA 2 years ago
Nice to see some wig wags still in use, whether they're in Canada, the U.S., or anywhere.
trafficligh 2 years ago
what city is this in? and what street is it on?
Burnoutmaster1 3 years ago
It's on Gleason Line, a concession road east of the Town of Tilbury, which is along Highway 401 east of Windsor, Ontario.
elgoalio29 3 years ago
aww that sux id of paid big bucks to get crossings =(
microbusss 3 years ago
First, Thanks for subscribing to my videos, hope you enjoy them. Second, is the wig-wag still in place, and how much traffic runs on this line per day??? Is there any other opperating wig-wags in Canada??? Thanks again, and take care. jackdk...
1jackdk 3 years ago
It's still there, but is slated to be removed within a year unfortunately.
This is the only confirmed wig wag on an operating line in Canada, although apparantly 2 concessions over on the same line, there is another pair (also slated for removal). Knowing CN, they'll be scrapped and not donated/preserved.
As for train frequency, I think it's now a tri-weekly service. I got really lucky when I video'd this (no scanner, pure luck), and havesince returned for more photos/video with sound too!
elgoalio29 3 years ago
Is there a red light in the middle of the swinging paddle?
Thank you.
Robert Denver, Colorado USA
robertgift 4 years ago
Yes there is a red light on the banner.
jovetj 2 years ago
Canada is okay,but acording to my Canadian teacher I had when I was seven and eight years old it's very cold around there nearly all year.
sophieoftipton 4 years ago 4
It depends. Winters can get to around -35 celcius a few times a year, and its not uncommon for summer temps to average the mid-high 20's.
elgoalio29 4 years ago
Nice to see a Wig-Wag, on the CASO, but aren't those tracks gone now?
TrainmasterCurt 4 years ago
No, it's on the line just east of Tilbury. CN has kept the piece between Fargo (Blenheim) and Windsor (as well as the old C&O between Fargo & Chatham) as they're "main line" to/from Windsor so that they don't have to deal with the CP diamond west of Chatham. VIA trains still use the former CN mainline between Chatham & Windsor, which VIA now owns/maintains.
elgoalio29 4 years ago
Ah, ok i think i saw this Wig-Wag on the railfan . ca page on YouTube
TrainmasterCurt 4 years ago 3