TRANSPORTATION · HISTORICAL MARKER

Railroad Semaphore Signal

Colma, California
· Circa 1898
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This type of railroad signal was introduced circa 1898 to control the movement of trains and to prevent accidents. The blade moved up or down corresponding with green, yellow or red lights.
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