This heavy-duty, overhead railroad wayside signal structure features a 28 ft. reach cantilever arm mounted on a four-post vertical truss tower. Fabricated entirely from 6061-T6 structural aluminum, it provides track-spanning signal head placement with integrated, safe walkway access for maintenance personnel across multiple tracks.
Key Features & Structural Specifications
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Design Standards: Engineering meets or exceeds all applicable AAR, AREMA, and AASHTO recommended design criteria.
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Aluminum 6061-T6 Construction: Delivers high strength-to-weight ratio and corrosion resistance.
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4-Post Vertical Tower Base: Features a four-pipe lattice truss column anchored via heavy-duty base plates to withstand high wind loads and overhead vibration.
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Overhead Walkway & Access:
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Serrated Grating Walkway: Slip-resistant aluminum bar grating along the full length of the walkway.
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OSHA-Compliant Safety Features: Equipped with platform access ladders (5-degree slant), a ladder safety cable system, a removable ladder guard (shipped loose), and a self-closing safety gate at the platform level.
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Fold-Down Handrail: Top handrails are hinged to fold down for transport, reducing shipping height.
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Wire Routing & Cable Management: Internal cable raceways through the mast pipe, cantilever arm pipe, and flexible conduit keep signal wiring protected from weather and environmental hazards. All threaded openings are pre-plugged prior to shipment, and rodent guards are included.
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Hardware: Supplied with high-strength yellow-zinc or hot dip galvanized Grade 5 hardware throughout.
