Wagon Mound Semaphores
Amtrak 4, the eastbound Southwest Chief, races past the Santa Fe semaphore signals near Wagon Mound, NM.
This section of line features some of the last operational semaphore signals anywhere on the American main line railway system. These signals were originally installed by the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway in 1920s. Two of the 11 electrically powered semaphore signals still in use on the Raton Sub line are visible in this frame. The line is owned by BNSF but for many years has only been used by Amtrak’s Southwest Chief Chicago – Los Angeles service.
Wagon Mound, NM.
Monday, 28 October 2024.
Wagon Mound Semaphores
Amtrak 4, the eastbound Southwest Chief, races past the Santa Fe semaphore signals near Wagon Mound, NM.
This section of line features some of the last operational semaphore signals anywhere on the American main line railway system. These signals were originally installed by the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway in 1920s. Two of the 11 electrically powered semaphore signals still in use on the Raton Sub line are visible in this frame. The line is owned by BNSF but for many years has only been used by Amtrak’s Southwest Chief Chicago – Los Angeles service.
Wagon Mound, NM.
Monday, 28 October 2024.