All of these photos were taken by rrxingrick@aol.com on April 1, 2007.

 

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An overview of the crossing. Both signals have 8" WRRS incandscent lights on WRRS masts.

The signal shown in picture 2 has 7" gate lights, while the other across the street is 4".


The bell shown in picture 3 is a RACO or Griswold bell.

 

Unfortunately, the RACO/Griswold bell is very near death. When it rings, it just "ticks", then quits after about 25 or so "ticks". The WCH bell rings perfectly.

 

These are very rare signals to see in service on a very busy BNSF/Amtrak line!

 

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A closeup of the lights, showing they are from WRRS.
A rear view of the signal.

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A track view.
Here's the other signal, with the 4" gate lights and a WCH mechanical bell.

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These lights are from WRRS too.

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A rear view of the signal.
More track views, with a train approaching on the left track in picture 14.

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More track views.
The relay case. Notice the incorrect DOT letter at the end.

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Yet, another track view.
CLICK THE ICON TO THE LEFT TO HEAR THE CROSSING IN ACTION FROM THE WCH SIDE OF THE CROSSING.
(RECORDED APRIL 1, 2008)



 

Note: This audio clip is a very long double train crossing. You can clearly hear the WCH bell, but you can also hear the ticking of the RACO/Griswold bell on the other side of the tracks, then it quits suddenly.