A reward is being offered for the return of a railroad signal light stolen earlier this month from the side of the D & L Trail south of Slatington.

Lehigh Township Rails to Trails, along with David Ahn, are offering a $200 reward for the return of the railroad signal light, believed to have been taken May 11.A railroad buff, Ahn, of Northampton, restored the mast and the signal light a few years ago and was planning to restore the mast on the other side of the trail.The signal light is a large circular structure, about 3 feet in diameter, with an 8 inch round red lens.Dean Hower, vice president of Lehigh Township Rails to Trails, expressed his dismay over the situation."We don't know why it was taken, but we want it back," Hower said. "Dave put in a lot of time and materials into this project, all at his own expense."Hower said that Ahn expressed that it was a pleasure to be able to restore the signal, and add to the beauty and history of why we actually have trails such as this one.By restoring structures along the D & L Trail, future visitors will realize that it was a very important travel route of the past, Hower said.Hower said while the exact value is uncertain, Ahn said it could be worth about $600.Anyone with information should contact Lehigh Township Rails to Trails at 610-462-0617 (call or text), or by mail at PO Box 238, Walnutport, Pa 18088.