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2016-04-15T01:04:54Z

Freebrickproductions: Created page with "In all honesty, this page, along with the Crouse-hinds page, really needs to be cleaned up. ~~~~"

In all honesty, this page, along with the Crouse-hinds page, really needs to be cleaned up. [[User:Freebrickproductions|Freebrickproductions]] ([[User talk:Freebrickproductions|talk]]) 21:04, 14 April 2016 (EDT)

User:Freebrickproductions

2016-04-15T01:01:30Z

Freebrickproductions: Created page with "Hello! This is my user page. I'm a signal & sign collector from Huntsville, AL and I currently own four traffic signals and over a half-dozen road signs. I'm also a railfan/cr..."

Hello! This is my user page. I'm a signal & sign collector from Huntsville, AL and I currently own four traffic signals and over a half-dozen road signs.
I'm also a railfan/crossing-fan, and a siren enthusiast, as well as being an admin on Mike's Railroad Crossing Website. My YouTube is also "freebrickproductions".

I'll probably add more here in a bit.

Checker

2015-04-14T23:11:53Z

Freebrickproductions: /* Traffic Signals */

==Company Background==
These signals are still a complete mystery to me, and no one I know in the signal business seems to know much about them. The only consensus I was able get from some of the signal contractors I know is that they are universally regarded as cheap junk.

They made a big splash around here in the late seventies, because they were way more economical to purchase at the time. (cheaper!!!). Early on, they were approved for use by IDOT, until it was discovered how poor the castings were. The paint began to fall off months after their installation. The latches broke very easily. The hinges would freeze up after one winters worth of salt, and the doors would then break off when one tried to open them. The list of complaints went on and on, and soon, their further use was discontinued. Amazingly, quite a few still remain in use throught both the Chicagoland area and parts of central Long Island, and mostly they are in very poor shape. The doors are held shut with either electrical tape, or plastic tie wraps, and often they are completely devoid of any paint, with the aluminum casting slowly oxidizing into a white powder.

It is amazing though, that no one seems to remember much about the manufacturer. The distributor in this area who sold them is long out of business, and I just haven't been able to turn up much info on them. I was told that they may have been some offshoot, or in some way tied to Singer, when they were in financial ruin in the late seventies. A friend of mine in the signal business seems to remember hearing a story that some Singer people who were about to lose their jobs decided to try marketing their own signals, and had them made cheaply somewhere out of the USA. This corroborates with a comment that Pete (RYGDWW) made that they were an "offshore" casting, and one of low quality at that. The castings are very thin.

I looked over one that I have that is in relativly good shape. I have had it for many years. It was removed shortly after it was originally installed. I cannot find any sort of identifying marks or numbers on it anywhere, other that the logo on the back. Even the rim of the lenses has no markings at all, and they are an extremely thin plastic. You could almost push your finger right through it. Even the sockets are a strange, and very flimsy design. The entire socket spins when you try to turn the bulb, and the backside must be held with the other hand to get the bulb out.

An interesting thing I discovered is that the 8" sections use the more conventional screw tab style visors, while the 12" sections use the slot style ala Singer, or D type Crouse-Hinds.

Worth noting, due to the extra aluminum used to hold the visor screws in place, many LED inserts don't quite fit in the 12" Checker.

== Traffic Signals ==

=== Four Ways ===
As far as anyone is aware, Checker didn't make any 4-ways.

=== Adjustables ===
Checker made both 8 inch and 12 inch signals. The 8 inch signals looked similar to an Eagle Flat-back signal; however, the 12 inch signals looked more like a cross between the an Eagle Flat-back and a Crouse-hinds Type-R.
<gallery>
File:454w-347 1.jpg|Figure: 12" Checker Signal frontside view. [Photo by Jon L.]
File:24e-BSP 1.jpg|Figure: 12" Checker Signal backside view. [Photo by Jon L.]
File:Checker.jpg|Figure: 8-8-12 Checker Signal backside view. [Photo by Signalfan]
File:IMG 0741.jpg|Figure: 12" Signals Checker top section; Kentron middle and lower sections. [Photo by Jon L.]
File:Checker-signal-details 0075.JPG|Figure: 12-8-8 Vehicular Signal. [Photo by Electromatic 1022]
File:Checker-signal-details 0076.JPG|Figure: 12-8-8 Vehicular Signal. [Photo by Electromatic 1022]
File:Checker-signal-details 0077.JPG|Figure: 12" backsidce view. [Photo by Electromatic 1022]
File:Checker-signal-details 0078.JPG|Figure: 12" interior view. [Photo by Electromatic 1022]
File:Pythchecker1.jpg|Figure: 12" reflectors front. [Photo by Pyth]
File:Pythchecker2.jpg|Figure: 12" reflectors back. [Photo by Pyth]
</gallery>

== Pedestrian Signals ==
''describe models, variations [delete]''

=== Vehicle Heads (Round) ===

=== Vehicle Heads (Square Door Adapters) ===
<gallery>
File:Checker-signal-details 0072.JPG|Figure: 12" Pedestrian Signal. [Photo by Electromatic 1022]
File:Checker-signal-details 0074.JPG|Figure: 12" Pedestrian Signal back view. [Photo by Electromatic 1022]
File:Checker-signal-details 0073.JPG|Figure: 12" Pedestrian Signal inside view (Same as a vehicular 12"). [Photo by Electromatic 1022]
</gallery>
=== Pedestrian/Sign Heads (Rectangular) ===

== Informational Signals and Signs ==
''describe models, variations [delete]''
''includes "box signs," "case signs," and Ped Heads with special [non-ped] lenses.

== Lenses ==
''describe models, variations [delete]''

=== Vehicular ===

Checkers have been known to utilize Kopp 4955 glass lenses, and poly lenses.

=== Pedestrian ===

==== Worded ====

==== Symbols ====

=== Special ===

== Controllers ==
''Different type of controllers [delete]''

== Hardware ==
''this would include any kind of mounting hardware including brackets, slipfitters, hangers, bases, etc. [delete]''

== Restored Examples ==
''a couple of quality pics of a restored unit [delete]''

Signal Mounting Styles

2015-04-14T23:07:54Z

Freebrickproductions: /* Direct Mounting */

Out in the field, signals are always mounted to some solid object to keep them high up, to increase visibility and decrease likelihood of theft or vandalism.
=Span Wires=
One of the most common forms of holding signals and signs above intersections. Poles are erected at corners of an intersection, a cable is drawn between two poles, and signals are secured onto the cable with clamps, gooseneck hangers, and often cluster pipes and junctions. Wire is then run inside the pole from the cabinet, out the top at a weatherhead. The wires are secured to the cable and enter the signal clusters at the gooseneck hangers. Older span wire poles were either wooden or metal, all new installations are metal.
===Diagonal Span===
[[File:Econospanpyth.jpg|200px|thumb|Right|A diagonal span sporting [[Econolite]] signals.]]
Utilizing a single cable and 2 poles, the cable is drawn between poles at opposite corners of the intersection. Signals are then free to face 4 or more directions in clusters or alone.
<br clear=all>
===Box Span===
[[File:BoxSpan.JPG|thumb|left|A box span set-up in Huntsville, AL.]]
Using 4 poles and 4 cables, poles are installed at each corner of a 4-way intersection, and cables are drawn to each pole, drawing a box shape if viewed from above. Signals are then mounted and generally positioned to face the traffic across the intersection.
<br clear=all>

===Triangle Span===
[[File:Trianglespanfreebrick.jpg|200px|thumb|Right|A triangle span.]]
Combining diagonal spans and box spans, 2 box sides are connected with a diagonal stretch of cable. This setup is very uncommon.
<br clear=all>

===Cross Span===
[[File:CrossSpanSetup.JPG|200px|thumb|Right|A cross span set-up in Eufaula, AL.]]
A span wire set-up where the traffic lights are hung on spanwires in a + shape over the intersection. These usually have the poles mounted on the medians of the intersecting roads. A similar style is the X-span where the poles are on the corners rather than the medians.
<br clear=all>

=Mast Arms=

Mast Arms are used on most signal installations today. They often replace older span wire set-ups. There are also a few different styles of mast arm. Some people call them "cantilevers".

===Standard===
[[File:StandardCantilever.JPG |thumb|A standard mast arm.]]
This is the most common type of mast arm. Nothing too special about it.
<br clear=all>

===Bridge===
[[File:BridgeCantilever.JPG|thumb|A bridge cantilever.]]
This style of mast arm uses two masts to hold it up, one on each end. They are typically used like a diagonal span wire. These are usually called cantilevers instead of mast arms.
<br clear=all>

===Guy Wire (NYC)===
[[File:GuyWireMasts.JPG|thumb|A pair of Guy Wire mast arms in Athens, AL.]]
These mast arms are supported by wires reaching from higher on the pole. There are several variations on these, including length of arm and number of wires. These are the most common type of mast arm in New York City. They can also be found in places like Detroit, MI and Athens, AL.
<br clear=all>

===Double Mast Arm===
[[File:DoubleMastArm.JPG|thumb|A double mast arm set-up in Boaz, AL.]]
Double mast arms are mast arms that have two arms with one above the other holding up the signals on it. These are commonly combined with case mounting and can make for a clean looking install.
<br clear=all>

=Cluster Pipes & Junctions=
[[File:Safetrans1pyth.jpg|200px|thumb|right|Some [[Safetran]] clusters, held together with cluster hardware.]]
[[File:Offsetclusterpyth.JPG|200px|thumb|right|A [[Siemens_(Eagle)|Siemens]] cluster with offset signals to counterbalance the heavier doghouses.]]
More often than not, signals will be found in clusters, or groups of 2 or more seperate signals held together by conduit-style piping and junctions. Wire is run from the cabinet, through these pipes and junctions, into the signals directly. These hardware examples are more commonly found with spanwire setups, and uncommonly seen with pole-mounted signals. The general pipe size today is 1½" diameter, but in the past sizes varied from 1¼" to 2" diameters. Many signal companies have also produced cluster hardware, such as [[Crouse-Hinds]], [[Eagle]], and [[Marbelite]].
===End Caps===
====6-sided====
====8-sided====
====Circus Tent====
====Stubby Finials====
====Long Finials====
===Junctions===
====T-junctions====
====2-sided Junctions====
====3-sided Junctions====
====4-sided Junctions====
====6-sided Junctions====
<br clear=all>

=Gooseneck Hangers=
[[File:Winkobeaconpyth.jpg|200px|thumb|Right|A [[Winko-Matic]] beacon held up by a gooseneck hanger and a spanwire clamp.]]
Usually seen with cluster hardware, gooseneck hangers are hollow aluminum(usually?) hangers with multiple holes along the top. The general idea of them is to allow a mounting point for signals and clusters that can sway slightly, hold a lot of weight, and provide a water-resistant entry point for wires to reach the signals. The multiple holes along the tops allow for pivotal adjustments to help counter-balance any weight offsets from clusters.
<br clear=all>
=Spanwire Sign Brackets=
[[File:Spansignspyth.JPG|200px|thumb|left|A few signs mounted to a spanwire with sign brackets.]]
These simple brackets firmly secure signs or sign clusters to span wires with minimal swaying and rocking. Backlit signs use gooseneck hangers.
<br clear=all>
=Mounting Arms=
[[File:Winkobracketspyth.jpg|200px|thumb|right|12-8-8 Winko-Matics mounted to a pole with mounting arms.]]
Utilizing the same pipes and junctions as above, this mounting style also features special junction pieces that generally fit smoothly against poles, and are then held on to the pole itself with metal bands. Wiring can then be run through the pole or along the outside, into the arms and then into the signal.
<br clear=all>
=Astro-Brackets=
[[ File:Econobuttonbackspyth.jpg|200px|thumb|left|[[Econolite]]s mounted to a mast arm via Astro-Brackets.]]
These sleek, modern brackets are usually found with mast arm setups. They generally hold one signal each, but can be found holding 2 signals, or a single doghouse configuration. Wiring is ran through the mast arm, out near the bracket's attachment point, through the bracket, and into the signal. These brackets come in varying heights, and can be adjusted on the job for different signal heights.
<br clear=all>
=Slipfitters=
[[File:Mixedclusterpyth.jpg|200px|thumb|right|Multiple signals attached to the pole by cluster hardware and a slipfitter.]]
Slipfitters are heavy aluminum pole caps with at least one 1½" hole to allow signals to attach to it, either directly or via cluster hardware. Some slipfitters have offset connection points so signals with backplates don't need extra hardware to fit on properly.
<br clear=all>
=Flag-Mounts=
[[File:Eagle 13PwUJ15-1934-1935 LC.jpg|200px|thumb|left|Eaglelux 13P signal with UJ15 horizontal side of pole mount hardware.]]
Mainly made by Eagle and Crouse-Hinds, these now-defunct signal attachments allowed signals to horizontally mount to poles, with a small compartment between the two that usually held a terminal strip. These were usually seen with Crouse-Hind's Art Deco signals, and Eagle's Flatback signals. Flag-mounts are very hard to come by these days.
<br clear=all>
=Compact Ped Housing Mounts=
[[File:Mccainclamshell.jpg|200px|thumb|right|McCain's Clamshell Mounting Hardware for pedestrian signals.]]
Called Clamshell Mounting Hardware by McCain, these compact attachment points allow pedestrian signals to mount almost directly to poles with no extra hardware required, creating a sleek, clean installation. The terminal strip housing is first clamped to the pole separately, the wiring connections are made, the pedestrian signal housing mounts onto the terminal strip housing, and then it is secured on with a bolt using a hex key or bit.
<br clear=all>

=Direct Mounting=
[[File:DirectsingerFBP.jpg|200px|thumb|left|A [[Singer]] directly mounted to a mast arm. Photo by [[User:Freebrickproductions|freebrickproductions]].]]
Seen in places such as Huntsville, Alabama, this mounting style utilizes mounting hardware to directly attach signal heads to mast arms, offering a utilitarian, water-proof mount. In these cases, the gooseneck hangers aren't used for mounting purposes.
<br clear=all>

=Plumbizers=
[[File:Econolite Plumbizer Arm.png|200px|thumb|right|Some Econolites mounted with plumbizers. Photo taken by [[User:Signal-in-the-box|signal-in-the-box]].]]
Almost like a horizontal slipfitter, plumbizers create attachment points on the tops and bottoms of one end, and slip onto mounted mast arm openings at the other end. The result is a water-tight secure fit, although the signal's top section is raised above the bottom sections to allow room for the plumbizer to mount properly. Wiring runs though the plumbizer itself and into the signal sections attached.
<br clear=all>
=Structural Mounting=
[[ File:Structuresigspyth.jpg |200px|thumb|left|12" signals mounted to conduit, which in turn is directly mounted to the bridge truss.]]
Seeing as signals are technically overglorified electrical housings with lights, it isn't entirely uncommon to see some signals mounted directly to structures with conduit or pvc fittings. These housings are usually secured to the wire piping or with bolts through the signal itself to the structure behind it. Common places to find signals like these are under elevated train track supports and under bridges.

=Case Mounting=
Case mounting is where a signal is mounted inside of a case to make for a cleaner looking install. Case mounting is often used on double mast arm set-ups.

File:EaglePBL27STDontWalk Obverse Full1.JPG

2015-01-28T02:16:50Z

Freebrickproductions: Front side of a poly Eagle Don't Walk 9 inch lens.

Front side of a poly Eagle Don't Walk 9 inch lens.

Signal Mounting Styles

2014-11-08T05:11:31Z

Freebrickproductions:

Out in the field, signals are always mounted to some solid object to keep them high up, to increase visibility and decrease likelihood of theft or vandalism.
=Span Wires=
One of the most common forms of holding signals and signs above intersections. Poles are erected at corners of an intersection, a cable is drawn between two poles, and signals are secured onto the cable with clamps, gooseneck hangers, and often cluster pipes and junctions. Wire is then run inside the pole from the cabinet, out the top at a weatherhead. The wires are secured to the cable and enter the signal clusters at the gooseneck hangers. Older span wire poles were either wooden or metal, all new installations are metal.
===Diagonal Span===
[[File:Econospanpyth.jpg|200px|thumb|Right|A diagonal span sporting [[Econolite]] signals.]]
Utilizing a single cable and 2 poles, the cable is drawn between poles at opposite corners of the intersection. Signals are then free to face 4 or more directions in clusters or alone.
<br clear=all>
===Box Span===
[[File:BoxSpan.JPG|thumb|left|A box span set-up in Huntsville, AL.]]
Using 4 poles and 4 cables, poles are installed at each corner of a 4-way intersection, and cables are drawn to each pole, drawing a box shape if viewed from above. Signals are then mounted and generally positioned to face the traffic across the intersection.
<br clear=all>

===Triangle Span===
[[File:Trianglespanfreebrick.jpg|200px|thumb|Right|A triangle span.]]
Combining diagonal spans and box spans, 2 box sides are connected with a diagonal stretch of cable. This setup is very uncommon.
<br clear=all>

===Cross Span===
[[File:CrossSpanSetup.JPG|200px|thumb|Right|A cross span set-up in Eufaula, AL.]]
A span wire set-up where the traffic lights are hung on spanwires in a + shape over the intersection. These usually have the poles mounted on the medians of the intersecting roads. A similar style is the X-span where the poles are on the corners rather than the medians.
<br clear=all>

=Mast Arms=

Mast Arms are used on most signal installations today. They often replace older span wire set-ups. There are also a few different styles of mast arm. Some people call them "cantilevers".

===Standard===
[[File:StandardCantilever.JPG |thumb|A standard mast arm.]]
This is the most common type of mast arm. Nothing too special about it.
<br clear=all>

===Bridge===
[[File:BridgeCantilever.JPG|thumb|A bridge cantilever.]]
This style of mast arm uses two masts to hold it up, one on each end. They are typically used like a diagonal span wire. These are usually called cantilevers instead of mast arms.
<br clear=all>

===Guy Wire (NYC)===
[[File:GuyWireMasts.JPG|thumb|A pair of Guy Wire mast arms in Athens, AL.]]
These mast arms are supported by wires reaching from higher on the pole. There are several variations on these, including length of arm and number of wires. These are the most common type of mast arm in New York City. They can also be found in places like Detroit, MI and Athens, AL.
<br clear=all>

===Double Mast Arm===
[[File:DoubleMastArm.JPG|thumb|A double mast arm set-up in Boaz, AL.]]
Double mast arms are mast arms that have two arms with one above the other holding up the signals on it. These are commonly combined with case mounting and can make for a clean looking install.
<br clear=all>

=Cluster Pipes & Junctions=
[[File:Safetrans1pyth.jpg|200px|thumb|right|Some [[Safetran]] clusters, held together with cluster hardware.]]
[[File:Offsetclusterpyth.JPG|200px|thumb|right|A [[Siemens_(Eagle)|Siemens]] cluster with offset signals to counterbalance the heavier doghouses.]]
More often than not, signals will be found in clusters, or groups of 2 or more seperate signals held together by conduit-style piping and junctions. Wire is run from the cabinet, through these pipes and junctions, into the signals directly. These hardware examples are more commonly found with spanwire setups, and uncommonly seen with pole-mounted signals. The general pipe size today is 1½" diameter, but in the past sizes varied from 1¼" to 2" diameters. Many signal companies have also produced cluster hardware, such as [[Crouse-Hinds]], [[Eagle]], and [[Marbelite]].
===End Caps===
====6-sided====
====8-sided====
====Circus Tent====
====Stubby Finials====
====Long Finials====
===Junctions===
====T-junctions====
====2-sided Junctions====
====3-sided Junctions====
====4-sided Junctions====
====6-sided Junctions====
<br clear=all>

=Gooseneck Hangers=
[[File:Winkobeaconpyth.jpg|200px|thumb|Right|A [[Winko-Matic]] beacon held up by a gooseneck hanger and a spanwire clamp.]]
Usually seen with cluster hardware, gooseneck hangers are hollow aluminum(usually?) hangers with multiple holes along the top. The general idea of them is to allow a mounting point for signals and clusters that can sway slightly, hold a lot of weight, and provide a water-resistant entry point for wires to reach the signals. The multiple holes along the tops allow for pivotal adjustments to help counter-balance any weight offsets from clusters.
<br clear=all>
=Spanwire Sign Brackets=
[[File:Spansignspyth.JPG|200px|thumb|left|A few signs mounted to a spanwire with sign brackets.]]
These simple brackets firmly secure signs or sign clusters to span wires with minimal swaying and rocking. Backlit signs use gooseneck hangers.
<br clear=all>
=Mounting Arms=
[[File:Winkobracketspyth.jpg|200px|thumb|right|12-8-8 Winko-Matics mounted to a pole with mounting arms.]]
Utilizing the same pipes and junctions as above, this mounting style also features special junction pieces that generally fit smoothly against poles, and are then held on to the pole itself with metal bands. Wiring can then be run through the pole or along the outside, into the arms and then into the signal.
<br clear=all>
=Astro-Brackets=
[[ File:Econobuttonbackspyth.jpg|200px|thumb|left|[[Econolite]]s mounted to a mast arm via Astro-Brackets.]]
These sleek, modern brackets are usually found with mast arm setups. They generally hold one signal each, but can be found holding 2 signals, or a single doghouse configuration. Wiring is ran through the mast arm, out near the bracket's attachment point, through the bracket, and into the signal. These brackets come in varying heights, and can be adjusted on the job for different signal heights.
<br clear=all>
=Slipfitters=
[[File:Mixedclusterpyth.jpg|200px|thumb|right|Multiple signals attached to the pole by cluster hardware and a slipfitter.]]
Slipfitters are heavy aluminum pole caps with at least one 1½" hole to allow signals to attach to it, either directly or via cluster hardware. Some slipfitters have offset connection points so signals with backplates don't need extra hardware to fit on properly.
<br clear=all>
=Flag-Mounts=
[[File:Eagle 13PwUJ15-1934-1935 LC.jpg|200px|thumb|left|Eaglelux 13P signal with UJ15 horizontal side of pole mount hardware.]]
Mainly made by Eagle and Crouse-Hinds, these now-defunct signal attachments allowed signals to horizontally mount to poles, with a small compartment between the two that usually held a terminal strip. These were usually seen with Crouse-Hind's Art Deco signals, and Eagle's Flatback signals. Flag-mounts are very hard to come by these days.
<br clear=all>
=Compact Ped Housing Mounts=
[[File:Mccainclamshell.jpg|200px|thumb|right|McCain's Clamshell Mounting Hardware for pedestrian signals.]]
Called Clamshell Mounting Hardware by McCain, these compact attachment points allow pedestrian signals to mount almost directly to poles with no extra hardware required, creating a sleek, clean installation. The terminal strip housing is first clamped to the pole separately, the wiring connections are made, the pedestrian signal housing mounts onto the terminal strip housing, and then it is secured on with a bolt using a hex key or bit.
<br clear=all>

=Direct Mounting=
[[File:DirectsingerFBP.jpg|200px|thumb|left|A [[Singer]] directly mounted to a mast arm. Photo by [[User:Freebrickproductions|freebrickproductions]].]]
Seen in places such as Huntsville, Al., this mounting style utilizes mounting hardware to directly attach signal heads to mast arms, offering a utilitarian, water-proof mount. In these cases, the gooseneck hangers aren't used for mounting purposes.
<br clear=all>
=Plumbizers=
[[File:Econolite Plumbizer Arm.png|200px|thumb|right|Some Econolites mounted with plumbizers. Photo taken by [[User:Signal-in-the-box|signal-in-the-box]].]]
Almost like a horizontal slipfitter, plumbizers create attachment points on the tops and bottoms of one end, and slip onto mounted mast arm openings at the other end. The result is a water-tight secure fit, although the signal's top section is raised above the bottom sections to allow room for the plumbizer to mount properly. Wiring runs though the plumbizer itself and into the signal sections attached.
<br clear=all>
=Structural Mounting=
[[ File:Structuresigspyth.jpg |200px|thumb|left|12" signals mounted to conduit, which in turn is directly mounted to the bridge truss.]]
Seeing as signals are technically overglorified electrical housings with lights, it isn't entirely uncommon to see some signals mounted directly to structures with conduit or pvc fittings. These housings are usually secured to the wire piping or with bolts through the signal itself to the structure behind it. Common places to find signals like these are under elevated train track supports and under bridges.

=Case Mounting=
Case mounting is where a signal is mounted inside of a case to make for a cleaner looking install. Case mounting is often used on double mast arm set-ups.

Signal Mounting Styles

2014-11-08T05:09:54Z

Freebrickproductions: /* Mast Arms */

Out in the field, signals are always mounted to some solid object to keep them high up, to increase visibility and decrease likelihood of theft or vandalism.
=Span Wires=
One of the most common forms of holding signals and signs above intersections. Poles are erected at corners of an intersection, a cable is drawn between two poles, and signals are secured onto the cable with clamps, gooseneck hangers, and often cluster pipes and junctions. Wire is then run inside the pole from the cabinet, out the top at a weatherhead. The wires are secured to the cable and enter the signal clusters at the gooseneck hangers. Older span wire poles were either wooden or metal, all new installations are metal.
===Diagonal Span===
[[File:Econospanpyth.jpg|200px|thumb|Right|A diagonal span sporting [[Econolite]] signals.]]
Utilizing a single cable and 2 poles, the cable is drawn between poles at opposite corners of the intersection. Signals are then free to face 4 or more directions in clusters or alone.
<br clear=all>
===Box Span===
[[File:BoxSpan.JPG|thumb|left|A box span set-up in Huntsville, AL.]]
Using 4 poles and 4 cables, poles are installed at each corner of a 4-way intersection, and cables are drawn to each pole, drawing a box shape if viewed from above. Signals are then mounted and generally positioned to face the traffic across the intersection.
<br clear=all>

===Triangle Span===
[[File:Trianglespanfreebrick.jpg|200px|thumb|Right|A triangle span.]]
Combining diagonal spans and box spans, 2 box sides are connected with a diagonal stretch of cable. This setup is very uncommon.
<br clear=all>

===Cross Span===
[[File:CrossSpanSetup.JPG|200px|thumb|Right|A cross span set-up in Eufaula, AL.]]
A span wire set-up where the traffic lights are hung on spanwires in a + shape over the intersection. These usually have the poles mounted on the medians of the intersecting roads. A similar style is the X-span where the poles are on the corners rather than the medians.
<br clear=all>

=Mast Arms=

Mast Arms are used on most signal installations today. They often replace older span wire set-ups. There are also a few different styles of mast arm. Some people call them "cantilevers".

===Standard===
[[File:StandardCantilever.JPG |thumb|A standard mast arm.]]
This is the most common type of mast arm. Nothing too special about it.
<br clear=all>

===Bridge===
[[File:BridgeCantilever.JPG|thumb|A bridge cantilever.]]
This style of mast arm uses two masts to hold it up, one on each end. They are typically used like a diagonal span wire. These are usually called cantilevers instead of mast arms.
<br clear=all>

===Guy Wire (NYC)===
[[File:GuyWireMasts.JPG|thumb|A pair of Guy Wire mast arms in Athens, AL.]]
These mast arms are supported by wires reaching from higher on the pole. There are several variations on these, including length of arm and number of wires. These are the most common type of mast arm in New York City. They can also be found in places like Detroit, MI and Athens, AL.
<br clear=all>

===Double Mast Arm===
[[File:DoubleMastArm.JPG|thumb|A double mast arm set-up in Boaz, AL.]]
Double mast arms are mast arms that have two arms with one above the other holding up the signals on it. These are commonly combined with case mounting and can make for a clean looking install.
<br clear=all>

=Cluster Pipes & Junctions=
[[File:Safetrans1pyth.jpg|200px|thumb|right|Some [[Safetran]] clusters, held together with cluster hardware.]]
[[File:Offsetclusterpyth.JPG|200px|thumb|right|A [[Siemens_(Eagle)|Siemens]] cluster with offset signals to counterbalance the heavier doghouses.]]
More often than not, signals will be found in clusters, or groups of 2 or more seperate signals held together by conduit-style piping and junctions. Wire is run from the cabinet, through these pipes and junctions, into the signals directly. These hardware examples are more commonly found with spanwire setups, and uncommonly seen with pole-mounted signals. The general pipe size today is 1½" diameter, but in the past sizes varied from 1¼" to 2" diameters. Many signal companies have also produced cluster hardware, such as [[Crouse-Hinds]], [[Eagle]], and [[Marbelite]].
===End Caps===
====6-sided====
====8-sided====
====Circus Tent====
====Stubby Finials====
====Long Finials====
===Junctions===
====T-junctions====
====2-sided Junctions====
====3-sided Junctions====
====4-sided Junctions====
====6-sided Junctions====
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=Gooseneck Hangers=
[[File:Winkobeaconpyth.jpg|200px|thumb|Right|A [[Winko-Matic]] beacon held up by a gooseneck hanger and a spanwire clamp.]]
Usually seen with cluster hardware, gooseneck hangers are hollow aluminum(usually?) hangers with multiple holes along the top. The general idea of them is to allow a mounting point for signals and clusters that can sway slightly, hold a lot of weight, and provide a water-resistant entry point for wires to reach the signals. The multiple holes along the tops allow for pivotal adjustments to help counter-balance any weight offsets from clusters.
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=Spanwire Sign Brackets=
[[File:Spansignspyth.JPG|200px|thumb|left|A few signs mounted to a spanwire with sign brackets.]]
These simple brackets firmly secure signs or sign clusters to span wires with minimal swaying and rocking. Backlit signs use gooseneck hangers.
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=Mounting Arms=
[[File:Winkobracketspyth.jpg|200px|thumb|right|12-8-8 Winko-Matics mounted to a pole with mounting arms.]]
Utilizing the same pipes and junctions as above, this mounting style also features special junction pieces that generally fit smoothly against poles, and are then held on to the pole itself with metal bands. Wiring can then be run through the pole or along the outside, into the arms and then into the signal.
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=Astro-Brackets=
[[ File:Econobuttonbackspyth.jpg|200px|thumb|left|[[Econolite]]s mounted to a mast arm via Astro-Brackets.]]
These sleek, modern brackets are usually found with mast arm setups. They generally hold one signal each, but can be found holding 2 signals, or a single doghouse configuration. Wiring is ran through the mast arm, out near the bracket's attachment point, through the bracket, and into the signal. These brackets come in varying heights, and can be adjusted on the job for different signal heights.
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=Slipfitters=
[[File:Mixedclusterpyth.jpg|200px|thumb|right|Multiple signals attached to the pole by cluster hardware and a slipfitter.]]
Slipfitters are heavy aluminum pole caps with at least one 1½" hole to allow signals to attach to it, either directly or via cluster hardware. Some slipfitters have offset connection points so signals with backplates don't need extra hardware to fit on properly.
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=Flag-Mounts=
[[File:Eagle 13PwUJ15-1934-1935 LC.jpg|200px|thumb|left|Eaglelux 13P signal with UJ15 horizontal side of pole mount hardware.]]
Mainly made by Eagle and Crouse-Hinds, these now-defunct signal attachments allowed signals to horizontally mount to poles, with a small compartment between the two that usually held a terminal strip. These were usually seen with Crouse-Hind's Art Deco signals, and Eagle's Flatback signals. Flag-mounts are very hard to come by these days.
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=Compact Ped Housing Mounts=
[[File:Mccainclamshell.jpg|200px|thumb|right|McCain's Clamshell Mounting Hardware for pedestrian signals.]]
Called Clamshell Mounting Hardware by McCain, these compact attachment points allow pedestrian signals to mount almost directly to poles with no extra hardware required, creating a sleek, clean installation. The terminal strip housing is first clamped to the pole separately, the wiring connections are made, the pedestrian signal housing mounts onto the terminal strip housing, and then it is secured on with a bolt using a hex key or bit.
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=Direct Mounting=
[[File:DirectsingerFBP.jpg|200px|thumb|left|A [[Singer]] directly mounted to a mast arm. Photo by [[User:Freebrickproductions|freebrickproductions]].]]
Seen in places such as Huntsville, Al., this mounting style utilizes mounting hardware to directly attach signal heads to mast arms, offering a utilitarian, water-proof mount. In these cases, the gooseneck hangers aren't used for mounting purposes.
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=Plumbizers=
[[File:Econolite Plumbizer Arm.png|200px|thumb|right|Some Econolites mounted with plumbizers. Photo taken by [[User:Signal-in-the-box|signal-in-the-box]].]]
Almost like a horizontal slipfitter, plumbizers create attachment points on the tops and bottoms of one end, and slip onto mounted mast arm openings at the other end. The result is a water-tight secure fit, although the signal's top section is raised above the bottom sections to allow room for the plumbizer to mount properly. Wiring runs though the plumbizer itself and into the signal sections attached.
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=Structural Mounting=
[[ File:Structuresigspyth.jpg |200px|thumb|left|12" signals mounted to conduit, which in turn is directly mounted to the bridge truss.]]
Seeing as signals are technically overglorified electrical housings with lights, it isn't entirely uncommon to see some signals mounted directly to structures with conduit or pvc fittings. These housings are usually secured to the wire piping or with bolts through the signal itself to the structure behind it. Common places to find signals like these are under elevated train track supports and under bridges.

File:DoubleMastArm.JPG

2014-11-08T05:07:21Z

Freebrickproductions: A double mast arm set-up in Boaz, AL.

A double mast arm set-up in Boaz, AL.

Traffic Signals Incorporated

2014-11-08T04:21:34Z

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[[File:TSIlogo.jpg]]

== Corporate History and Overview ==
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Traffic Signals Inc. (TSI) was the short-lived successor of Southern Signals. TSI formed in 1960 when Southern Signals changed the name of Southern Signals to Traffic Signals Inc. They were bought by Singer in 1970.
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== Traffic Signals ==
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TSI based their 4-ways off of Sargent Sowell's design. All of their signals used Dzus fasteners for latches and the visor collar was wider than most signals.
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=== Four Ways ===
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TSI only made one model of 4-way. They had the option of having an internal controller. [[File:TSI4way.JPG|thumb|A TSI 4-way signal in use in Cullman, AL.]]
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=== Adjustables ===
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[[File:TSI12-8-8Signal.jpg|left|thumb|The back of a TSI 12-8-8 signal. Used with permission from Highway Divides user mnence1 (Drew).]]
TSI made 8 inch and 12 inch single-face signals. The main difference between the two is that the 12 inch ones have two latches instead of one. [[File:TSISingleFace.JPG|thumb|An 8 inch TSI single-face signal in an antique store in Athens, AL.]]
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== Pedestrian Signals ==
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TSI made some pedestrian signals. Not very many of them are known to still be in service.
Here's a list of TSI pedestrian signals that are known to still be in use:
{| class="wikitable"
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! Location !! City, State !! # of Signals !! Lens Style !! Lens Size !! Status
|-
| Market Street and Marion Street || Athens, AL || 2 || Walk/Don't Walk || 9 inch || Still in use as of July of 2014.
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| Kings Highway and Line Avenue || Shreveport, LA || 8 || Walk/Don't Walk || 9 inch || Still in use as of May of 2014.
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| Kings Highway and Woodlawn Avenue || Shreveport, LA || 1 || Walk/Don't Walk || 9 inch || Still in use as of June of 2014.
|-
| Dayton Street and Voge Street || West Alexandria, OH || 2 || Walk/Don't Walk || 12 inch || Still in use as of August of 2011. Current status is unknown.
|}
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=== Vehicle Heads (Round) ===
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TSI made an 8 inch Wait-walk signal that used the body of an 8 inch signal. None are known to still be in service.
</div>

=== Pedestrian/Sign Heads (Rectangular) ===
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[[File:TSIpedestriansignaldontwalk.jpeg|left|thumb|A TSI pedestrian signal displaying "Don't Walk".]]
[[File:TSIpedestriansignalclose.jpeg|right|thumb|A close-up of a TSI pedestrian signal.]]
[[File:TSIpedestriansignalwalk.jpeg|left|thumb|A TSI pedestrian signal displaying "Walk".]]
[[File:TSIpedestriansignalbacks.jpeg|right|thumb|The backs of a pair of TSI pedestrian signals.]]
TSI made a 9 inch pedestrian signal that used a 10x12 rectangular door that held the 9 inch lens. The backs of them looked like regular TSI heads except they were more elongated. TSI also made 12 inch pedestrian signals and they used standard TSI 12 inch sections.
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== Controllers ==
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[[File:TSI4wayBeacon.JPG|thumb|left|A TSI 4-way beacon with a compartment for an internal controller. The compartment is empty and is missing the cover.]]
[[File:TSIController.JPG|thumb|A TSI mechanical controller case. It currently houses an electronic flasher.]]
[[File:TSIFlasherBox.JPG|thumb|A TSI mechanical flasher case. It currently houses an electronic flasher.]]
TSI made internal and external controllers. The internal controllers could only be used on the 4-ways.
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== Hardware ==
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[[File:TSICluster.JPG|thumb|left|A TSI cluster with TSI cluster hardware.]]
TSI made hangers, cluster hardware, and blank doors for the signals. It is unknown what else they made. [[File:TSIBlankDoor.JPG|thumb|A TSI blank door.]]
[[File:TSIHanger.JPG|thumb|A TSI hanger.]]
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Traffic Signals Incorporated

2014-11-08T04:20:17Z

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[[File:TSIlogo.jpg]]

== Corporate History and Overview ==
<div style="overflow: hidden">
Traffic Signals Inc. (TSI) was the short-lived successor of Southern Signals. TSI formed in 1960 when Southern Signals changed the name of Southern Signals to Traffic Signals Inc. They were bought by Singer in 1970.
</div>

== Traffic Signals ==
<div style="overflow: hidden">
TSI based their 4-ways off of Sargent Sowell's design. All of their signals used Dzus fasteners for latches and the visor collar was wider than most signals.
</div>

=== Four Ways ===
<div style="overflow: hidden">
TSI only made one model of 4-way. They had the option of having an internal controller. [[File:TSI4way.JPG|thumb|A TSI 4-way signal in use in Cullman, AL.]]
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</div>

=== Adjustables ===
<div style="overflow: hidden">
[[File:TSI12-8-8Signal.jpg|left|thumb|The back of a TSI 12-8-8 signal. Used with permission from Highway Divides user mnence1 (Drew).]]
TSI made 8 inch and 12 inch single-face signals. The main difference between the two is that the 12 inch ones have two latches instead of one. [[File:TSISingleFace.JPG|thumb|An 8 inch TSI single-face signal in an antique store in Athens, AL.]]
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</div>

== Pedestrian Signals ==
<div style="overflow: hidden">
TSI made some pedestrian signals. Not very many of them are known to still be in service.
Here's a list of TSI pedestrian signals that are known to still be in use:
{| class="wikitable"
|-
! Location !! City, State !! # of Signals !! Lens Style !! Lens Size !! Status
|-
| Market Street and Marion Street || Athens, AL || 2 || Walk/Don't Walk || 9 inch || Still in use as of July of 2014.
|-
| Kings Highway and Line Avenue || Shreveport, LA || 8 || Walk/Don't Walk || 9 inch || Still in use as of May of 2014.
|-
| Kings Highway and Woodlawn Avenue || Shreveport, LA || 1 || Walk/Don't Walk || 9 inch || Still in use as of June of 2014.
|-
| Dayton Street and Voge Street || West Alexandria, OH || 2 || Walk/Don't Walk || 12 inch || Still in use as of August of 2011. Current status is unknown.
|}
</div>

=== Vehicle Heads (Round) ===
<div style="overflow: hidden">
TSI made an 8 inch Wait-walk signal that used the body of an 8 inch signal. None are known to still be in service.
</div>

=== Pedestrian/Sign Heads (Rectangular) ===
<div style="overflow: hidden">
[[File:TSIpedestriansignaldontwalk.jpeg|left|thumb|A TSI pedestrian signal displaying "Don't Walk".]]
[[File:TSIpedestriansignalclose.jpeg|right|thumb|A close-up of a TSI pedestrian signal.]]
[[File:TSIpedestriansignalwalk.jpeg|left|thumb|A TSI pedestrian signal displaying "Walk".]]
[[File:TSIpedestriansignalbacks.jpeg|right|thumb|The backs of a pair of TSI pedestrian signals.]]
TSI made a 9 inch pedestrian signal that used a 10x12 rectangular door that held the 9 inch lens. The backs of them looked like regular TSI heads except they were more elongated. TSI also made 12 inch pedestrian signals and they used standard TSI 12 inch sections.
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== Controllers ==
<div style="overflow: hidden">
[[File:TSI4wayBeacon.JPG|thumb|left|A TSI 4-way beacon with a compartment for an internal controller. The compartment was empty and is missing the cover.]]
[[File:TSIController.JPG|thumb|A TSI mechanical controller case. It currently houses an electronic flasher.]]
[[File:TSIFlasherBox.JPG|thumb|A TSI mechanical flasher case. It currently houses an electronic flasher.]]
TSI made internal and external controllers. The internal controllers could only be used on the 4-ways.
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</div>

== Hardware ==
<div style="overflow: hidden">
[[File:TSICluster.JPG|thumb|left|A TSI cluster with TSI cluster hardware.]]
TSI made hangers, cluster hardware, and blank doors for the signals. It is unknown what else they made. [[File:TSIBlankDoor.JPG|thumb|A TSI blank door.]]
[[File:TSIHanger.JPG|thumb|A TSI hanger.]]
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File:TSIHanger.JPG

2014-11-08T04:06:41Z

Freebrickproductions: TSI hanger on a TSI beacon.

TSI hanger on a TSI beacon.

File:TSIFlasherBox.JPG

2014-11-08T04:06:17Z

Freebrickproductions: TSI mechanical flasher cabinet for a beacon signal. It now houses an electronic flasher.

TSI mechanical flasher cabinet for a beacon signal. It now houses an electronic flasher.

File:TSIController.JPG

2014-11-08T04:05:14Z

Freebrickproductions: TSI mechanical controller housing. It now houses an electronic controller.

TSI mechanical controller housing. It now houses an electronic controller.

File:TSICluster.JPG

2014-11-08T04:04:24Z

Freebrickproductions: TSI 3-way cluster.

TSI 3-way cluster.

File:TSI4wayBeacon.JPG

2014-11-08T04:03:20Z

Freebrickproductions: A TSI 4-way beacon with a bottom for an internal controller.

A TSI 4-way beacon with a bottom for an internal controller.

Walker Brothers

2014-07-30T22:47:14Z

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[[File:WalkerBrothersSignal.JPG|thumb|Walker Brothers signal in Chattanooga, TN. Image from Google Street View.]]
Walker Brothers is a signal company based out of Lexington, South Carolina. Their company is fairly new as far as traffic signal manufacturers go, and they aren't very well known. Walker Brothers signals dominate much of South Carolina, replacing much of the older LFEs that once dominated the region. Walker Brothers signals resemble Econolite's "button back" signal, but with a more pronounced figure. It is rare to see a Walker Brothers signal outside of South Carolina, but some can still be spotted in northeast Georgia, as well as extreme southern North Carolina.
These signals are designed to fit Poly-LFE and Siemens/Mark IV SIG (SG) heads.

Walker Brothers

2014-07-30T22:46:19Z

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2014-05-30T19:45:33Z

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2014-05-30T19:45:18Z

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2014-05-30T19:45:02Z

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2014-05-26T19:45:08Z

Freebrickproductions: /* Controllers */

[[File:TSIlogo.jpg]]

== Corporate History and Overview ==
<div style="overflow: hidden">
Traffic Signals Inc. (TSI) was the short-lived successor of Southern Signals and Sargent Sowell. TSI formed in 1960 when Southern Signals changed the names of Southern Signals and Sargent Sowell to Traffic Signals Inc. They were bought by Singer in 1970.
</div>

== Traffic Signals ==
<div style="overflow: hidden">
TSI based their 4-ways off of Sargent Sowell's design. All of their signals used Dzus fasteners for latches and the visor collar was wider than most signals.
</div>

=== Four Ways ===
<div style="overflow: hidden">
TSI only made one model of 4-way. They had the option of having an internal controller.
</div>

=== Adjustables ===
<div style="overflow: hidden">
TSI made 8 inch and 12 inch single-face signals. The main difference between the two is that the 12 inch ones have two latches instead of one.
</div>

== Pedestrian Signals ==
<div style="overflow: hidden">
TSI made some pedestrian signals. Not very many of them are known to still be in service and the only ones that are confirmed to be in service are on the NE corner of Marion Street and Market Street in Athens, AL.
Here's a list of TSI pedestrian signals that are known to still be in use:
{| class="wikitable"
|-
! Location !! City, State !! # of Signals !! Lens Style !! Status
|-
| Market Street and Marion Street || Athens, AL || 2 || Walk/Don't Walk || In use.
|-
| Kings Highway and Line Avenue || Shreveport, LA || 8 || Walk/Don't Walk || Unknown.
|-
| Kings Highway and Woodlawn Avenue || Shreveport, LA || 1 || Walk/Don't Walk || Unknown.
|}
</div>

=== Vehicle Heads (Round) ===
<div style="overflow: hidden">
TSI made an 8 inch Wait-walk signal that used the body of an 8 inch signal. None are known to still be in service.
</div>

=== Pedestrian/Sign Heads (Rectangular) ===
<div style="overflow: hidden">
[[File:TSIpedestriansignaldontwalk.jpeg|left|thumb|A TSI pedestrian signal displaying "Don't Walk".]]
[[File:TSIpedestriansignalclose.jpeg|right|thumb|A close-up of a TSI pedestrian signal.]]
[[File:TSIpedestriansignalwalk.jpeg|left|thumb|A TSI pedestrian signal displaying "Walk".]]
[[File:TSIpedestriansignalbacks.jpeg|right|thumb|The backs of a pair of TSI pedestrian signals.]]
TSI made a 9 inch pedestrian signal that used a 10x12 rectangular door that held the 9 inch lens. The backs of them looked like regular TSI heads except they were more elongated. It is unknown if TSI made any 12 inch pedestrian signals.
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</div>

== Controllers ==
<div style="overflow: hidden">
TSI made internal and external controllers. The internal controllers could only be used on the 4-ways.
</div>

== Hardware ==
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''This would include any kind of special options for traffic signals as well as mounting hardware including brackets, slipfitters, hangers, bases, etc. ''
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