MP: 82.84

Updated August 2024

Total Accidents:  2
Crossing DOT #:  069797A
TOTAL DAILY TRAINS:  30   (AS OF 2016)

>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Western Signal Eastern Signal
Bell: None Safetran Type 3 E-Bell High Tone
Base: US&S 5" Single Sided > US&S 5" Single Sided >
Lights: 4 - 12"x24" US&S w/ Dialight Ball LEDs 4 - 12"x24" US&S w/ Dialight Ball LEDs
Junction Box: US&S US&S
Gate Lights: 3 - 4" RECO LEDs 3 - 4" RECO LEDs
Gate Mechanism: US&S Model 95 Style 1 w/ GSI Gate Saver US&S Model 95 Style 1 w/ GSI Gate Saver
Gate Striping: Vertical Striping Vertical Striping

Pictures 1-27 were taken on March 17, 2016.
Pictures 28-29 were taken on February 7, 2018.
The 1st video was taken on July 30, 2019.
The 2nd video was taken on May 13, 2020.
The 3rd video was taken on October 30, 2021.
Picture 30 and the 4th video was taken on June 23, 2024.
All pictures and videos were taken by Tommy McGowan.
This crossing is located on the BNSF Aurora Sub.

These signals were installed in May 2008 replacing a pair of old gated signals that had 12"x20" incandescents, WRRS gate mechanisms, and a Safetran mechanical bell.  Click here to see a video of the old signals.

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Overview of 2 US&S gated signals facing east.
 Overview facing west.
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The western signal.
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The eastern signal.
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The relay bungalow in the northeast quadrant.
 The grade is all concrete.
 Track view facing west towards Main St. #1.
 Track view facing east towards Steam Plant Rd. #1.
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The old relay bungalow was still in place, even 8 years after the old signals were replaced.
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In February 2018, we see the old relay bungalow was finally removed.  The eastern signal's gate was replaced too, but I didn't notice it when I was there.
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As of June 2024, it doesn't appear that anything has changed. However, the low tone Type 3 was either replaced or had its setting changed to a high tone Type 3.