I've been curious for a while now about how and why the D&RG placed it's track side Right-of-Way signs, especially during the 1880s to 1900 time period that I'm currently modeling. Some of the signs are obvious, such as the station at 500 feet, RR crossing, property boundary, and derail signs. I can also assume from my general knowledge that flanger posts were used to mark places where the flanger crew had to raise the plow, such as switches and grade crossings. However, the rest are a little less obvious. Junction ahead, section boundary, milepost section boundary, station whistle, and yard limit signs are the ones that I would like to find more information on in particular. Mainly, what did they indicate, what were the rules regarding their placement (i.e. how far ahead they had to be), etc.
Does anyone have knowledge of this they can share, or perhaps know of some source material I can use to find more information?
Regards,
Vince