An X. Because it is a cross for the railroad crossing.
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A large X, referred to as a crossbuck.
Yes. some are yellow and shaped circle with black 'X' and R R . and some are just the 'X' shape and white in color with 'railroad crossing' in black. one word for each piece of matieral that is used
You are describing a railroad crossing sign.
An advance railroad sign is round and has a yellow background with a black X and black R's on each side of the X. The sign at the site of the tracks is an X shaped sign that is white with black text and says "Railroad Crossing" with the words crossed on each leg of the X. Crossbuck.See the related link for a site with pictures of US traffic signs.
A Cross-buck *Added - These signs, with the words RAIL ROAD CROSSING, are required at nearly all publc highway-railroad grade crossings in the US, and are generally mounted within 20 feet of the actual crossing. In Canada, a set that is white with red border is replacing the US type.