MP:  A286.540

 

Created June 25, 2018

 

Total Accidents:   4
Crossing DOT #:  731687N
TOTAL DAILY TRAINS:   22   (AS OF 2018)

 

Page created by: freebrickproductions

 

This crossing is located on the NS Memphis District East End.

 

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Overviews of the crossing, which got these signals installed in July of 2007 according to the FRA.
The first signal.

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It has a Safetran base.
A Safetran gate mechanism.
A DOT tag and the emergency information.

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The lights are all Safetran 12x20 inch lights.
This signal has a Safetran Type 3 electronic bell.
This signal uses NEG gate lights.

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The second signal.
It has another Safetran base.
Another Safetran gate mechanism.

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Another DOT tag and the emergency information.
This signal uses more Safetran 12x20 inch lights.

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Another Safetran Type 3 electronic bell over here.
More NEG gate lights on this signal as well.
Track view looking west towards CR 428.
Track view looking east towards CR 169 #1.

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The relay case.
A return trip to the crossing on 6-27-17 catches it in action!

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A BNSF ES44AC and a BNSF SD70ACe pull NS 734 through the crossing.

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The DPUs on this coal train are a BNSF SD70MAC in "executive" paint and another BNSF ES44AC.
The gates rise once the train clears the crossing.

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Pictures 1-25 were taken on 6-7-17.
Pictures 26-50 and the video were taken on 6-27-17.