Hey everyone! My name is Les, and among many things, old traffic signals are a "thing" of mine. I don't currently have a "nice" one, but I've been cruising eBay for a nice Crouse-Hinds or Eagle. I'm just looking for a standard vertical Red/Yellow/Green (actually a search for "Mr. Rogers Traffic Light" brought me here!
I do have a plastic signal in my attic (with 8" plastic lenses), but it isn't much of a showpiece. Someone spray painted it black somewhere along the line, and I'm looking for a nice aluminum unit anyway. I used to have this really cool vintage "Walk" sign that I was given out of someone's storage unit years ago, but unfortunately the glass got broken, and I don't remember its fate after that -- I was young and we didn't have eBay, etc to find replacement lenses :(.
Anyway, that's my introduction. Good to be here!
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jab8356 - Crusty Old Salt
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Re: I'm new here!
by 2070 on Sun Jun 24, 2012 11:30 am
jab8356 wrote: Craigslist is also a good place to look.
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Re: I'm new here!
by steven1981 on Sun Jun 24, 2012 11:55 pm
Hey, Les. Welcome to the forums.
It's nice that you're fond of the signals of yesteryear. With patience, I am sure that you could come across what you seek. Personally, I prefer Ebay, since almost everything is auctioned there on a daily basis. Although Craigslist is another good website. Your choice, though.
It's nice that you're fond of the signals of yesteryear. With patience, I am sure that you could come across what you seek. Personally, I prefer Ebay, since almost everything is auctioned there on a daily basis. Although Craigslist is another good website. Your choice, though.
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Re: I'm new here!
by BigTbird1974 on Mon Jun 25, 2012 8:11 am
HI, Les!! 
WELCOME to the zoo!! 
GREAT to have yet one more southerner in the crowd with us! I predict it won't be too long at all before you find your first nice Eagle or Crouse-Hinds (or ??) signal, ifn's you hang around in here a little while...?
WELCOME to the zoo!! GREAT to have yet one more southerner in the crowd with us! I predict it won't be too long at all before you find your first nice Eagle or Crouse-Hinds (or ??) signal, ifn's you hang around in here a little while...?
we's got people that can help with requests like that...    |
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Re: I'm new here!
by LesCharles73 on Mon Jun 25, 2012 12:18 pm
Thanks for the warm welcome, guys! I've been cruising eBay lately and there are some nice ones out there! It seems like it just comes down to finding a nice unit with reasonable shipping charges. I'm surprised by how many sellers there are who aren't willing to ship these! I know they're big and heavy -- I guess I'm used to buying stage lighting (some of which is equally big and heavy) where the sellers will ship anything. Of course, sometimes the packing leaves something to be desired.
I'm not too picky on brand names either after doing some more research. I'm liking the look of those older Econolites also. For me, as long as it has some character and is well made (aluminum body, glass lenses), I'm a happy camper.
I'm not too picky on brand names either after doing some more research. I'm liking the look of those older Econolites also. For me, as long as it has some character and is well made (aluminum body, glass lenses), I'm a happy camper.
Les C. Deal
Denton, Tx
Denton, Tx
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Re: I'm new here!
by coyttl on Mon Jun 25, 2012 1:22 pm
Hey, welcome -
Have some friends down there in Denton!
Have some friends down there in Denton!
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Re: I'm new here!
by Crunge98 on Mon Jun 25, 2012 2:29 pm
welcome
looking for a Mr Rogers signal. You know He had 2 different lights correct? I can hook you up
I also can you up with a real controller also
looking for a Mr Rogers signal. You know He had 2 different lights correct? I can hook you up
I also can you up with a real controller also
Jay J------
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Re: I'm new here!
by LesCharles73 on Mon Jun 25, 2012 2:47 pm
I read here that his earlier signal was a CH Art Deco. I think I only saw that a few times (on YouTube). It seems like the lenses looked really different - like clear. Of course, it was also B&W so that probably makes things look different.
Was the later signal an Econolite? I saw one on eBay that looked really similar (same hinges and wingnut latch design). I don't know if I'm 'watching' it or anything -- it seems like it had some damage or was really expensive.
I wish I could find the episodes of where he replaces the bulb and the other episode where he loans it out to the traffic instructor. It seems that they have disappeared. I'd probably have to buy the season on Amazon to find it.
Was the later signal an Econolite? I saw one on eBay that looked really similar (same hinges and wingnut latch design). I don't know if I'm 'watching' it or anything -- it seems like it had some damage or was really expensive.
I wish I could find the episodes of where he replaces the bulb and the other episode where he loans it out to the traffic instructor. It seems that they have disappeared. I'd probably have to buy the season on Amazon to find it.
Les C. Deal
Denton, Tx
Denton, Tx
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Re: I'm new here!
by Crunge98 on Mon Jun 25, 2012 2:50 pm
the second one He had is a Marbelite and at first glance they look the same as an Econolite. Hinges and the catch latch are almost the same
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