Realistic crossing makes way for heavy NS Intermodal @ Springfield show (Southern New England)

This video shows the full sequence of the very realistic operating railroad crossing on the Southern New England model railroad, a group from Gardner, Mass., as it makes way for a high-priority Norfolk Southern Intermodal train. The train consists of a four-unit lashup of NS diesels with Dash 8-40C 8670 on the point, and a lengthy double-stack intermodal, as it passes over the fully-detailed and fully-operating grade crossing. The double-stack train, like the layout, looks fantastic.
The crossing signals, I think, are made by NJ International, and feature working gates, lights, and bells. They are also the most realistic-looking signals I've seen. This layout also includes operating track signals along the right-of-way. This modular layout is O-scale (2-rail modeling), or 1:48th scale. Recorded at the 2011 Railroad Hobby Show in Springfield, MA.

Category:

Science & Technology

Tags:

• springfield
• norfolk
• southern
• intermodal
• grade
• crossing
• working
• gates
• bells
• lights
• realistic
• fully-operating
• diesel
• dash-8
• c40-8
• 8670
• double
• stack
• locomotive

[572708]

who makes them



[ecoRfan]

@572708 It's in the description, I think the company is called NJ International.

[murjax]

I think that's the most realistic model crossing I've seen. Also love the double stacks.

[ecoRfan]

@murjax This layout might have been my favorite in the entire show. Naturally, I like the bigger stuff, but this was also one of the most realistic model railroads I've ever seen. Everything, to the exact scale.

[xxxseXierIkAF4Grlxxx]

who built the 40' APL intermodal cars?

[myrealghostbusters]

wow. almost looks like the real thing. i like it.

[chevelle396guy]

What are they using for train detection to control the lights?

[Jaystrain08]

I have an HO scale layout it is 7 feet x 8 feet and has a cantilever crossing and an un protected crossing.

[Jaystrain08]

I was at that show and saw that too it was so cool i stood their for 10 minutes watching it. I love Railroad crossings they are so cool!

[GenesisSanctuary]

Wow, that's an awesome replica of a grade crossing!