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A1 traffic light signal « on: November 24, 2024, 12:08:37 PM » Author: Wayne John
Hello,
     Im looking for information on a traffic light that I acquired.  It says A1 on the back and is a a three light signal with a  red, yellow and blue colored lenses.  It came in an Olive drab color.  Thanks W.
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Re: A1 traffic light signal « Reply #1 on: November 24, 2024, 01:47:43 PM » Author: fluorescent lover 40
I don’t know anything but maybe @Econolite03 or someone else who knows a lot of info regarding traffic signals can give you a more detailed answer. I think A1 is the name of the company that made the signal.
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Re: A1 traffic light signal « Reply #2 on: November 24, 2024, 03:23:40 PM » Author: Baked bagel 11
Have you powered it up yet? The 'blue' lens is probably green. They just appear blue when not lit.
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Re: A1 traffic light signal « Reply #3 on: November 25, 2024, 03:30:41 AM » Author: Econolite03
A1 was an Alhambra, Calif. based manufacturer who produces traffic signal related equipment. They are fairly popular for things such as hardware / mounting brackets, however for a period (I believe mostly the 1970s) produced a line of signal heads such as the one you’ve mentioned. Their heads are exclusive to California and are desired by collectors, especially if they have diamond-print glass lenses.

If the signal is incandescent with glass lenses, the green indication will have a blue hue went not lit. This was standard with most manufacturers in the US, and will appear the usual green when lit. Paint wise, most of their equipment was painted a dark olive green which tends to patina with age, unless the city repainted it.

For more technical details,I’d suggest viewing the signal collector-supported HighwayDivides.net Wiki page:

See Here

Hope this was of help.

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Re: A1 traffic light signal « Reply #4 on: November 25, 2024, 04:13:14 AM » Author: Baked bagel 11
Wow, you really know your stuff @Econolite03!
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Re: A1 traffic light signal « Reply #5 on: November 26, 2024, 12:45:01 PM » Author: Wayne John
This helps out alot.   Appreciate it.  Thanks W.
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Re: A1 traffic light signal « Reply #6 on: November 26, 2024, 12:51:34 PM » Author: Wayne John
I powered it up to verify and it’s green as everyone has stated.  Appreciate the help from everyone.  Thanks W.
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Re: A1 traffic light signal « Reply #7 on: November 26, 2024, 03:15:28 PM » Author: Baked bagel 11
Great to hear that it all works.
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