04-22-2017, 02:27 PM
I'm afraid that I might not be much more help, as most lantern signals, as far as I know, that were used for directing train movement (forward, back up, or stop) used a white light lantern. The red, I think, might be used only in the flagging situation which I mentioned originally.
Another use for a red lantern (other than as marker lamps) could be at a crossing where there are no crossing signals but where there's a watchman on-duty. When an approaching train whistles for the crossing, he would come out with either a hand-held "STOP" sign or perhaps a red lantern.
Beyond that, I've asked Larry (Brakie) if he can possibly comment here with some professional advice.
Wayne
Another use for a red lantern (other than as marker lamps) could be at a crossing where there are no crossing signals but where there's a watchman on-duty. When an approaching train whistles for the crossing, he would come out with either a hand-held "STOP" sign or perhaps a red lantern.
Beyond that, I've asked Larry (Brakie) if he can possibly comment here with some professional advice.
Wayne