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	Crossbuck - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Crossbuck with white background and fl lettering, as used in the United States and Australia
		A crossbuck is a sign composed of two slats of wood or metal of equal length, fastened together on a pole in a saltire formation (resembling the letter "x").
		Crossbucks are usually used as traffic signs to indicate level railway crossings, sometimes supplemented by electrical warnings of flashing lights, a bell, and/or a metal arm that descends to block the road and prevent traffic from crossing the railroad.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Crossbuck (412 words)

	Level crossing - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (via CobWeb/3.1 planetlab1.netlab.uky.edu) (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-04)
		One recent innovation in Australia is to provide crossbucks with flashing yellow lights at a distance from the level crossing itself, particularly where there are curves and visibility problems.
		All crossings in the United States are required to be marked by at least a crossbuck; most crossings that intersect rural roads have this setup.
		It includes an enhanced crossbuck, reflective and with red lettering, and also a reflective plate reading "YIELD" below the crossbuck, whose sides are bent backwards in order to catch and reflect at a right angle the light of an approaching train.
	en.wikipedia.org.cob-web.org:8888 /wiki/Level_crossing (3237 words)

	Hexapedia - Wigwag (via CobWeb/3.1 planetlab1.netlab.uky.edu) (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-04)
		The third and least common version was a pole-mounted lower-quadrant signal suspended above an octagonal steel frame that surrounded the target, presumably to protect both banner and motor box from damage from passing vehicles.
		The wigwag, the last "Model 10" in active use, was replaced by standard highway flashers per the aforementioned grandfathering laws.
		The Model 10 was distinguished by its short, low-hanging cantilever and use of crossbucks.
	www.hexafind.com.cob-web.org:8888 /encyclopedia/Wigwag (1488 words)

	NCDOT Rail Division > News
		Raleigh--The North Carolina Department of Transportation is working with freight railroads across the state to install new reflective warning signs at 600 rail-highway crossings to increase visibility and improve safety.
		During the next several months, new reflective crossbucks will be installed at rail-highway crossings along 19 smaller private railroads, known as shortlines.
		North Carolina is the second state to install the reflective signs that eventually will become the new federally required standard for all railroad crossings in the country.
	www.bytrain.org /redbarinfo/news/2002releases/newxbucks916.html (441 words)

	Crossbucks
		This crossbuck looks like a permanent installation, but it can be put up and taken down in minutes.
		A "Tour Crossbuck" placed in your front yard on tour day helps your guests quickly find your railroad without searching for street numbers.
		Upon seeing your personalized crossbuck, they will be excited before they even get out of the car.
	1stclass.mylargescale.com /DelTapparo/Crossbucks.htm (247 words)

	pr10-21-03 (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-04)
		A new wooden crossing surface will be installed, along with automatic flashing light signals and gates.
		Avenue and south of Camelback in Phoenix – BNSF will replace the existing crossbucks and install automatic flashing lights and gates.
		Avenue and north of Camelback in Glendale – BNSF will replace existing crossbucks and install automatic flashing lights and gates.
	www.cc.state.az.us /news/pr10-21-03.htm (310 words)

	1989-1990 Bill 1169 - www.scstatehouse.net - LPITS
		Notice from the department shall direct the railroad to cut or remove the vegetation, growth, and objects not permanently affixed to realty that are obstructing motorists' view or to erect, maintain, or properly situate crossbucks.
		The department must also notify the governing body of any county or municipality which maintains the highways or roadways at the crossing that the inspector stated in his opinion that a stop sign should be added at the crossing.
		The person initially inspecting the railroad crossing is responsible for inspecting the crossing at appropriate intervals after notice to the railroad of the hazard to determine if obstructions have been eliminated and crossbucks properly placed and serviced within the period allowed before civil penalties may be assessed.
	www.scstatehouse.net /sess108_1989-1990/bills/1169.htm (763 words)

	Atlas Model Railroad Co. - Road signs in the 1950s
		And in general, the angle between the crossbuck legs should be close to 90 degrees.
		Use the wide crossbucks on some of the low traffic crossings and look for the smaller right angled ones for the more high traffic crossings.
		And the RR crossbucks were white w/fl lettering as shown, but there were little reflectors in the letters so it spelled it out good at night.
	forum.atlasrr.com /forum/topic.asp?ARCHIVE=true&TOPIC_ID=27805 (1031 words)

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		Since Gleason has failed to offer admissible evidence that the crossbucks were not reflectorized, the Court finds that she has failed to raise a genuine factual dispute on the issue.
		In light of the admissible evidence in the record, the Court must conclude that the crossbucks were operating at the Dancer Avenue crossing on the morning of the collision.
		Since the parties do not dispute that federal monies were expended to install the crossbucks at the Dancer Avenue crossing, and no genuine factual dispute exists as to whether the crossbucks were actually operating, Gleason's claim that Soo Line failed to provide proper traffic control devices is preempted by federal law.
	www.iand.uscourts.gov /iand/decisions.nsf/0/aa05232b6a8a1b7a86256969005252f7?OpenDocument (4192 words)

	trojanhatersclub - BTFL TRADING BLOCK - www BEAT SC com - News 'n Gifts for Trojan-Haters
		With Portis and Harrison's NFL teams both undefeated, and with Crossbucks being the last remaining unbeaten BTFL team, their prices might be just a little pre-emptive for the rest of the League.
		An offer has been made for the available RB Clinton Portis, but the Crossbucks are waiting for better offers, so make yours now.
		Crossbucks are now fielding offers from all comers for Portis, who is the second famous Washington D.C. resident to fall from grace this month.
	www.trojanhatersclub.bigstep.com /generic540.html (270 words)

	FELA Rep, Aug '97
		The plaintiff was able to raise a question of fact by showing that at least one of the criteria in (b)(3) was present at the crossing in question at the time that the crossbucks were installed.
		The plaintiff presented evidence that (b)(3) conditions existed at the crossing at the time that the federally funded crossbucks were installed.
		The court noted however that some cases decided after passage of the statute reaffirmed that there is a common-law duty in Arkansas for railroads to provide adequate warnings at dangerous crossings.
	www.prandulaw.com /new_page_5.htm (683 words)

	NCDOT Rail Division > Safety Programs > New Technology
		The department in 2001 installed new rail crossing signals that use neon-looking signs and a red strobe light to notify motorists of oncoming trains.
		The EVA Signal System uses traditional crossbucks highlighted with red light emitting diodes, or LED lights.
		Sensor probes, which detect the surrounding magnetic field, are buried at the edge of the ballast along the railroad.
	www.bytrain.org /safety/technology/EVAsignal.html (450 words)

	The Railroad Forum - Terrible Tactics in Texas
		If Federal funds were in fact were spent on the crossbucks, then Federal law applies and claims based on state law are pre-empted, meaning the courts had no choice but to dismiss all claims based on Texas state law.
		If, on the other hand, no Federal funds were spent on the crossbucks, then Federal law does not apply, and claims based on Texas state law that the warnings were inadequate should have been allowed to go forward.
		I have never known a sign that malfunctioned and, so long as they were in place and static and not obscured from vision by natural means or vandalism, then the cause of the deaths at these crossings were at the individual's own hands.
	www.railroadforum.com /forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=7349 (1847 words)

	NTL Catalog:Investigation Of Retroreflective Sign Materials at Passive Railroad Crossings - VTRC
		The goal of this study was to determine the best configuration of retroreflective material on Railroad Crossing (crossbuck) signs and posts for improving the visibility and safety of passive highway-railroad grade crossings at night.
		Five configurations for marking crossbucks and posts were developed and installed at five passive grade crossings on the Virginia Southern Railroad line between Fort Mitchell and Green Bay, Virginia.
		Although the sample size was limited by the time constraints of the study, results indicated that the double-sided crossbuck with retroreflective material along the full length of both sides of both posts was preferred.
	ntl.bts.gov /card_view.cfm?docid=6059 (323 words)

	Traffic control signs better than crossbucks at RR Crossings (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-04)
		The traditional “Railroad Crossing” crossbuck sign installed at 60% of highway/rail grade crossings in the U.S. is inadequate and should be replaced with “Stop” or “Yield” signs, according to the Federal Highway Administration, which is now encouraging state officials to install such signs at grade crossings.
		This will provide drivers clear direction to stop or yield at railroad grade crossings, which we hope will save many lives.” The AAR cited a U.S. Department of Transportation Inspector General report that said driver error or poor judgment was responsible for 94% of public grade crossing accidents and 87% of fatalities.
		How dumb do you have to be not to know that the crossbucks is a warning that there is a train track crossing and you could die in a split second if you don't stop.
	www.urbanohio.com /forum2/index.php?topic=8266.0 (1935 words)

	103: My 2 Cents Worth...
		I've seen a lot in Ohio that have either crossbucks, or no crossbucks on the mast but have no flashers.
		Another problem out there are signals with gates in front of the cantilever with a crossbuck and a set of front facing flashers.
		A crossbuck means, "Yield", so the stop signs like this actually override the Yield part of the crossbuck.
	www.rxrsignals.net /103 (1801 words)

	TRB Annual Meeting Program
		The study finds that overall, the highest crash rates based on either vehicles or crossing trains, occurs at locations where the warning device is a stop sign.
		Rates per 100 million crossing vehicles, for example range from a low of 2.5 to 7.3 crashes at locations with only crossbucks.
		Without an adequate study of driver behavior at the three approaches to of passive warnings at railroad crossings, crossbucks, yield, and stop, continued installation of stop signs may not be warranted.
	gulliver.trb.org /am/ip/paper_detail.asp?paperid=4391 (251 words)

	The Signaling Solution, Inc. - GCC Product Review
		The crossbucks flash at the standard prototype rate of 40 per minute.
		After a warning delay of 2 seconds, the motor drive is activated to lower the gates.
		The remaining modes are used with crossbucks, bell and gates.
	mama.indstate.edu /users/michaelmadhu/TSSI_WEB2/GCC_ProductReview.htm (715 words)

	r u d l . c o m - Heritage estate crossbuck fencing
		c o m - Heritage estate crossbuck fencing
		7/8 inches x 3-1/2 inches x 6-1/4 foot crossbucks, 7/8 inches x 5-1/2 inches x 12 foot rails
		double reinforced ribs in rails interwoven through posts, crossbucks secured between posts, self-locking tabs to secure rails in posts, prerouted corner, line, end and 3-way posts, white - standard color
	www.rudl.com /escrossbuck.html (56 words)

	Scenery Products of Berkshire Junction
		Includes 2 HO scale lighted crossbucks with flasher unit.
		Includes 2 N scale lighted crossbucks with flasher unit.
		O Scale Deluxe Crossbuck Set - Includes 2 operating crossbucks, train detection circuit and flashing unit.
	www.berkshirejunction.com /scenery.htm (932 words)

	Norfolk Southern Ry. v. Shanklin (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-04)
		Shanklin, represented by ATLA member Pamela O'Dwyer, brought a negligence action against Norfolk Southern, alleging that it should have installed automatic gates and lights at the crossing to warn of approaching trains.
		In 1989, the state of Tennessee requested funds to place crossbucks at some 200 crossings so that those sites would at least have a minimum level of safety.
		From that moment, the state could not require the railroad to make any additional safety improvements, either through state regulation or by allowing a suit for damages under state negligence law.
	www.atlanet.org /homepage/rr0420.aspx (507 words)

	Untitled Document
		Shanklin, the widow of a man killed in a crossing accident, sued the railroad for its alleged failure to maintain adequate warning devices at a grade crossing in Tennessee.
		The record shows that the FHWA approved the Corridor 11 project to install crossbucks, retro-reflective stop signs, advance-warning signs, and pavement markings at the Legion Field crossing.
		At the time of the accident, however, a federally funded project to install lights and automatic gates at the crossing had been approved.
	www.minnlawyer.com /opinions/040531/a031433.htm (2822 words)

	Abandoned rail line stuff (rails and crossbucks) - Trains.com Forums
		Here is a picture of it next to my home made crossbuck.
		They will tell you what you want to know or check with a local city....the city enginneer of course...if there is one.
		Frankly, if you contact one of your nearest rail salvage companies, you might be surprised at how inexpensively you might be able to legally purchase items of interest.
	www.trains.com /TRC/CS/forums/1/385648/ShowPost.aspx#385648 (1664 words)

	Untitled Document (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-04)
		crossbucks, the right of way signs are typical of signs located along the way of many railroads.
		The kits consist of laser cut sign heads, decal signs, and strip wood posts.
		The Crossbuck kits include material for 11 crossbucks.
	www.bantamodelworks.com /BSC2030.htm (49 words)

	Re: V/Line pass. paint scheme question. (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-04)
		If a motorist can'e > see a boom gate or a flashing light or crossbucks that's his problem.
		I know of no public crossing in Victoria > that is not protected at least by crossbucks and prominent painting on the road > in advance of the crossing.
		I should have been more specific - I mean level crossing not protected by flashing lights/boom barriers.
	www.railpage.org.au /ausrail/99feb/msg00981.html (139 words)

	The Shreveport Times
		After completion of the project, nearly half of the nongated crossings in the area will have warning level upgrades, from crossbucks to flashers and gates.
		The remaining crossings will get new crossbucks with a yield or stop sign.
		The agreement is the result of House Concurrent Resolution No. 185, which encourages DOTD to negotiate agreements with Louisiana railroad companies to seek financial contributions for the installation of traffic control devices.
	www.shreveporttimes.com /apps/pbcs.dll/article?Date=20060606&Category=BREAKINGNEWS&ArtNo=60606010&SectionCat=Sports&Template=printart (231 words)

	Examination of Highway-Rail Grade Crossing Collisions Over 10 Years in Seven Midwestern States Institute of ... (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-04)
		Although the literature has addressed the potential safety of various classes of highway-rail crossing warning devices, few studies have compared the safety of crossings for different device classes.
		It examines four specific warning device classes: crossbucks only, STOP signs, flashing lights and gates.
		There are other types of warnings, including yield signs and none; however, the number of collisions at these crossings are too few to perform meaningful analyses.
	www.findarticles.com /p/articles/mi_qa3734/is_200604/ai_n16350873/pg_11 (794 words)

	Angels On Track®
		The most popular type of warning device was crossbucks -- 71,468 -- while 11,630 of the crossings had stop signs.
		Many drivers are uncertain or are misinformed about the application of the crossbuck and advance railroad warning signs and about driver responsibilities at passive crossings.
		in the active crossing application, the crossbuck is really no more than a marker that helps identify the intersection; yet, as a stand alone passive device, we expect the motorist to somehow accord some deeper meaning to it.
	www.angelsontrack.org /cts/gates.html (378 words)

	Model Power Crossing Signal Set (2) O
		This is a Pair of O Scale Flashing Railroad Crossing Signals from Model Power.
		FEATURES: Two standard railroad crossbucks with red warning lights.
		Yellow railroad crossing crossbucks with two red lights underneath.
	www2.towerhobbies.com /cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXAN34&P=F (120 words)

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