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by **rustyfoot** on Wed Dec 05, 2012 12:19 am

Chris C

Andalusia, Alabama

Retired

I always had an interest in traffic signals, but never owned a signal until about four months ago I traded a friend some stuff for a Sargent Sowell 4 Way caution beacon. I took it a part and got everything cleaned up and working.
At this point I knew the beacons were the signals I liked best...smaller and easier to manage.

I have been repairing antique clocks for the last 35 years, but winding down now due to age and health.
I like the outdoors, deer hunting and turkey hunting.

by **Troy** on Wed Dec 05, 2012 12:22 am

Hey there and welcome to the forum :hello:

by **eagleyes** on Wed Dec 05, 2012 12:48 am

Welcome! I can relate to the slowing down stuff! :hello:

by **2070** on Wed Dec 05, 2012 5:20 am

by **TacomaJoe** on Wed Dec 05, 2012 7:36 am

Welcome Chris. You've got a nice beacone there to start the collection, I've found that they multiply.

by **Old-Timer** on Wed Dec 05, 2012 8:10 am

Welcome Chris.....Nice play on words....repairing clocks - winding down :rotfl:

Its a strange affliction, collecting old signals, tearing them apart, cleaning and painting them to look new! A lot of folks ask why would you clean them up, aren't antiques more valuable in original condition, like the patina on an old gun..... :shock:

BTW, I know that winding down feeling

by **steven1981** on Wed Dec 05, 2012 1:56 pm

Hey, Chris! :wave:

This is Steven from New Jersey. Remember you and I talked about mechanical flashers and four-ways on the phone? I remember I replied to your e-mail that you first sent me.

Glad you found us. Make yourself at home.

by **cjsebes** on Wed Dec 05, 2012 10:41 pm

Welcome to the group, Chris. Glad to have you aboard.

by **mcha9797** on Wed Dec 05, 2012 11:00 pm

Welcome Chris!!!! :hello:

I'm sort of new here too. There are a great group of people here that can answer most ANY question you may have about anything signal related.

Post some pic's of your beacon when you can!!

by **BigTbird1974** on Thu Dec 06, 2012 12:11 am

WELCOME, Chris!! Always fun to have another 'southerner' joining the group! :clapping:

I can't wait to see pics of your beacon!

not to mention whatever your NEXT lights will be...these things ARE addictive... :shock:

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