MP:  0543.12

 

Updated March 6, 2021

 

Total Accidents:   0
Crossing DOT #:  638590P
TOTAL DAILY TRAINS:   5   (AS OF 2017)

 

Page created by: freebrickproductions

 

This crossing is located on the ATN Alabama Mineral Loop.

 

>>>>>>>>>>>>> The Signal
Bell: WCH 2nd Gen mechanical
Base: Safetran
Light Frames: 2 - 12x24" Safetran w/ GE Uniform Look LEDs

 

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Overviews of the crossing, which has only one signal as well.
The lone signal, which used to have a gate.

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It has a 5 inch Safetran base.
The emergency information.
This signal has one pair of Safetran 12x24 inch lights.

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The bell on this crossing is a WCH mechanical bell!
The relay case.
Track view looking east towards 29th Street in Gadsden, AL.

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Track view looking west towards I-59 Ramp #1.

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A return trip on 4-3-20 catches the crossing in action!

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ATN M715 comes through with an SD40-2T leading an SD40-2 and a GP40-2LW!

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The train passes.

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Another return trip on 1-8-21 finds that the lights here have been upgraded with GE Uniform Look LEDs.

 

 

Pictures 1-14 were taken on 2-26-18.

Pictures 15-34 and the video were taken on 4-3-20.

Pictures 35-38 were taken on 1-8-21.