Ball signal. As of 2012 the famous ball signal was still in place at Whitefield, NH, though the tracks have not seen any trains in many years. The tracks going left to right was Boston & Ma... (more)
The Mass Bay Rail Enthusiasts "North Country Steam" Excursion pulls into Hazens. This is the first time in history #7470 has been this far on the line.
Notch Train extra stopped at the end of State owned trackage at Hazen's in Whitefield after backing down the Mountain Division from Fabyan's. Railfan's Weekend 2009.
The last operational ball signal in the United States shows stops at the Boston & Maine/Maine Central diamond in Whitefield, NH as a National Historic Site. The signal was built in 1875 according ... (more)
The last active Ball Signal helps create a panarama with the White Mountains in the background. This location is now a National Historical Sight. The tracks on the left were formally Main Central ... (more)
NHV 405 idles near the famous ball signal crossing at Whitefield.
YR-1 passes the ancient ball signals guarding the crossing with the B&M. The higher ball indicates a clear or proceed indication, hence the RR term "highball".
