was not appropriate “where there is a high volume of train and
foot traffic. Opening and closing the swing gate for people will
disrupt train operation or worse, someone may open the gate
while there’s a train on it!” Constructing a gate as I have mini-
mizes these issues, as shown in the videos.
Here are the issues to consider before you can find if an aisle
gate will work for you:
Is there room for the gate/ bridge to swing out of the way?
Can it open wide enough to be useful for entry/exit?
Can the side supports be made very solid?
Can you route layout wiring for track power and control
around the bridge?
Will you permit duck/crawl under traffic when the gate is
closed?
How will you lock the gate in place when closed?
How will you provide safety for trains when the gate is open?
MRH-Feb 2013
