Pictures 1-13 were taken on July 13, 2007, by AndrewSaxamophone.
Pictures 14-64 and the 1st video were taken on January 27, 2019.
The 2nd video was taken on April 30, 2021.
Pictures 65-99 and the 3rd video were taken on January 27, 2025.
All pictures and videos were taken by Tommy McGowan, unless noted.
This crossing is located on the Metra Rock Island District and Beverly Branch.
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The NO LEFT TURN signal is made by US&S and the yellow 8" light is made by Safetran.
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A side view.
Looking East you can see the METRA yard.
More views of the signal lights, including a DOT number in picture 7.
The side and cantilever lights are MI 12"x24", and the bottom lights are Safetran 12"x24". All lights are incandescent.
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A cantilever shot.
A Safetran mechanical bell.
A rare black METRA sign. It is not very common to see.
Facing East.
Both signals have Safetran mechanical bells.
Although
the tracks signs were not shown, there are 4 tracks at this crossing,
although they are split up in pairs about 100 feet apart. A double
crossing situation would've worked better for this crossing considering
all the pedestrian traffic that can be between the two tracks.
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The back of the MI lights.
A look at the gate holder.
Between 2007 and 2019, the Safetran bells were replaced with WCH Mechanical Bells and the lights were upgraded to LED. All of the MI light frames were also replaced with Safetran ones, and the rear lights on both cantilevers were moved to the gate masts.
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Overview of 2 gated cantilevers facing west.
Overview facing east.
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The eastern signal.
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The western signal.
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A No Left Turn signal on the north side of the crossing protecting Irving Ave.
Wayside signals north of the crossing on the mainline and Beverly Branch.
By 2022, both gate masts were replaced, a new relay bungalow was installed, and an extra gateless signals was installed in the middle between both lines.
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Overview of the updated setup facing east.
Overview facing west.
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The updated western signal. The WCH Bell on this signal was dead while I was here.
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The updated eastern signal. This had the gate mechanism carried over to the new mast.
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The new middle signal.
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Other changes, including the new relay bungalow, and new "No Turn" signals on the cantilevers and on separate masts.
