Delhi CO Wig Wag Jan 1, 2021

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Published 2021-01-01

The Delhi, CO wig wag rings in the new year on the morning of January 1, 2021. Since I was back in Colorado for the holidays, I decided to pay it a visit, especially because the ever-persistent rumors of its impending retirement seem to have more credibility this time around. I even "shake its hand" at the end of the video.

Apologies for the shaky camerawork—it was cold out there!

UPDATE 3/10/21:
The wig wag was retired on 3/9/21. Here is an image of the retirement in process: www.trainweb.org/dansrailpix/WIG_WAG_PAGE1c.htm

All Comments (16)

@harrisonneves6007 10 months ago

I really want to see these wigwags from "Cars" out in the USA again. I miss 'em
@ArizonaRails 3 years ago

I hope that it gets saved and put in a railroad museum somewhere!
@UsTrainsAndSirens 3 years ago

Is it just me or does anyone else love the sound of the old mechanism clicking?
@RXRMidwest 3 years ago

It is confirmed to be slated if it hasn't already. Rumors are in a signal group it's going to a Santa Fe museum somewhere which would make sense due to BNSF donating all the Semaphores on the line they are removing.
@PrimeMoverRailfanProductions 3 years ago

Sadly and rather very unfortunately, this wig wag is going to be replaced with the modern signals within days. A real shame since I never got to travel to Delhi to see the wig wag in action myself (where I live, we only have 4 wig wag crossings left that are still in service, and even then train travel is mostly scarce since they're on a shortline). However it's going to be preserved in the Colorado Railroad Museum in the city of Golden. So while the crossing itself may not be signaling any oncoming BNSF or Amtrak trains anymore, it's at least nice to hear that the wig wag itself will not be going to scrap like most of these crossings do; a happy ending to a long and prosperous career.
@pluey200 3 years ago

New relay case and foundations for new signals have been put in
@gcbranger1189 2 years ago

this signal should have never been retired. it would last until the end of time.
@Sunset4Semaphores 3 years ago

The recent addition of the steel-clad concrete panels on the grade crossing along with the yield signs are deeply troubling. I'm pretty sure the end is near.
@jaybrown7513 3 years ago

Give me more videos of the Delhi Wig-Wag
@ultragor 3 years ago

Nice doppler effect at 2:16!
@PlyingKibbles89 3 years ago

Hey, is it possible if I could use this footage for a tribute video that I'm making? I'll be sure to credit you.
@Hopen111YT 2 years ago

I just noticed, why does it not ring the bell correctly when it swings onto its right side?
@NS_5350 3 years ago

I wonder why BNSF installed new signals here instead of just keeping the crossbucks and wig-wag up. This road probably only gets a few cars per day and two trains per day, so the new signals are a waste of time and money.
@Busdriver2435_YT 3 years ago

This signal is gone now, Busdriver2435 does not approve of this.🤨😢😠🤔
@Cilla0415 3 years ago

How long his this signal been there?