MP:  A408.40

 

Updated June 25, 2018

 

Total Accidents:   4
Crossing DOT #:  731951U
TOTAL DAILY TRAINS:   24   (AS OF 2016)

 

Page created by: freebrickproductions

 

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

 

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Overviews of the crossing.
The first signal.

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A Safetran base.
This signal has a Safetran gate mechanism with a General Signals gate saver.
The emergency information.

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This signal uses some Safetran 12x20 inch lights.
A dead General Signals electronic bell.
NEG gate lights.

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The second signal.
Another Safetran base.
The emergency information.

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This signal has a Safetran gate mechanism with a break-away adapter.
This signal uses more Safetran 12x20 inch lights.

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A Safetran Type 3 electronic bell.
More NEG gate lights.
Track view looking northeast towards 2nd Street.
Track view looking southwest towards Willingham Hill Road.

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The relay case.
Another view of the crossing.

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A return trip on 3-21-18 catches the crossing in action!

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A local freight comes through with three SD40-2s running long-hood forwards!

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The train passes and the gates rise.

 

 

Pictures 1-26 were taken on 1-26-17.

Pictures 27-43 and the video were taken on 3-21-18.