04-16-2011, 06:43 PM
As I understand "ditch lights" from downunder, railroads can choose to mount them above or below the anti-climber.
Go with CSX pattern given you "bought" them from CSX for your shortline.
My thoughts are that they are best mounted above the anti climber, particularly if the territory they run if has significant amounts of snowfall. The anti climber will protect them from damage and a buildup of snow while plowing through light drifts and enable them to do the job they were designed for.
Ditch lights provide illumination of the ditches while travelling [original purpose] and also a safety measure provide a focal distance judgement for motorists at crossings.
Mark
Go with CSX pattern given you "bought" them from CSX for your shortline.
My thoughts are that they are best mounted above the anti climber, particularly if the territory they run if has significant amounts of snowfall. The anti climber will protect them from damage and a buildup of snow while plowing through light drifts and enable them to do the job they were designed for.
Ditch lights provide illumination of the ditches while travelling [original purpose] and also a safety measure provide a focal distance judgement for motorists at crossings.
Mark
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