I would like to operate the Walthers model 933-2702 crossing gate using a momentary contact pushbutton instead of the supplied lever switch. I will have another crossing signal (MTH 30-11006) in parallel. The gate has white, red and black leads. Am I correct in assuming the white is common and the red / black go to the gate solenoid / light? So can I just hook the red, black and one lead of the MTH crossing light together on the hot side of the circuit with the white and other MTH lead on the common side?
Also, I assume it can take 22 VAC, but is there a preferred voltage?