Railroad Crossing Reflective Sign: Original Vintage Warning Crossbuck – VS107
This is a vintage American railroad crossing “crossbuck” sign, designed in the marbled reflective style popular during the 1940s.
It provided a clear and illuminated warning at railway intersections, especially at night. Headlights would reflect off the marbled glass reflectors inset into the lettering.
Description
Railroad Crossing Reflective Sign: Original Vintage Warning Crossbuck
- Marking: Clearly stamped “Made in U.S.A.” with a logo (appears to be a shield-like emblem often used by mid-20th century industrial sign makers).
- Production Style: Heavy gauge steel, porcelain enamel coating, embedded reflective glass marbles.
- Front: Shows wear consistent with long outdoor service — fading, minor rusting, and aging of the reflectors (some marbles appear cloudy, others still retain partial red tint).
- Back: Exposed steel shows oxidation, mounting holes and brackets visible, confirming original installation use.
- Overall: Authentic “as-is” collector condition — desirable patina without any-restoration.
Railroad Crossing
Specifications:
- Type: Marbled Reflective
- Sides: Single Sided
- Shape: Crossbuck
- Warning: Railroad Crossing
- Date Of Manufacture: 1940's
- Country Of Manufacture: U.S.A.
- Color: White/Black
- Dimensions: 48 Inches By 48 Inches
- Condition: Original, as-is, see photos for details
Railroad Crossing Reflective Sign Historical Significance
- Mid-century crossbuck railroad signs with glass reflector marbles are increasingly rare, as most were replaced with modern aluminum and reflective vinyl signs.
- These were among the first fully reflective traffic control devices, designed for visibility under automobile headlights.
- Popular with railroadiana collectors, Americana enthusiasts, and transportation historians.
- The fact that it is original, large-scale, and U.S.-made adds considerable appeal.
- In summary: this is a 1940s U.S. porcelain enamel railroad crossbuck sign with embedded glass marbles. It’s an authentic piece of American industrial and transportation history, with strong value in the railroadiana collector market.
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