Patent ID: 7780121
Filing Date: 2010-08-24
Classification: B61L

Abstract:
1. A railroad wayside signal apparatus comprising: a mast; an arm supported in cantilever fashion from the mast for extending over a rail Line; a plurality of signals , each signal attached to the arm at any of a plurality of horizontal positions relative to the mast by a respective mounting apparatus, each mounting apparatus configured to horizontally adjust its respective signal independent of the other signals, to provide a range of horizontal adjustment of each signal relative to the mast; a catwalk along the arm; a railing wherein the railing is disposed along the catwalk at locations remote from the signal; and a railing insert for selectably extending the railing into an area proximate the signal when the signal is secured at any of the plurality of positions; wherein each mounting apparatus includes an arcuate slot in a horizontal plane, and at least one fastener assembly positioned within the arcuate slot; and wherein at least one signal of the plurality of signals is adjustable about a vertical axis, based on said at least one fastener assembly being loosened within the arcuate slot.