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>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Western Signal Eastern Signal
Bell: None GS Type 3 E-Bell
Base: US&S 5" Single Sided > WCH 5" Single Sided ^
Lights: 4 - 12"x24" US&S w/ Dialight Ball LEDs
2 - 12"x20" Hawker Safetran w/ Dialight Ball LEDs
3 - 12"x20" FS w/ Dialight Ball LEDs
1 - 12"x20" WCH w/ Dialight Ball LED
Junction Boxes: 1 Safetran, 1 US&S WRRS
Gate Lights: 4" RECO LEDs 4" RECO LEDs
Gate Mechanism: US&S Model 95 Style 1 w/ Standard Mount US&S Model 95 Style 1 w/ GSI Gate Saver
Gate Striping: Vertical Striping Vertical Striping

Pictures 1-26 were taken on January 21, 2016.
The 1st video was taken on December 1, 2015.
The 2nd video was taken on October 30, 2021.
The 3rd video was taken on July 19, 2022.
Picture 27 was taken on June 23, 2024.
All pictures and videos were taken by Tommy McGowan.
This crossing is located on the BNSF Aurora Sub.  This is the last crossing on the BNSF and UP mainlines in Rochelle that isn't a quiet zone.

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2
Overview of 2 gated signals facing west.
Overview facing east.
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The eastern signal.
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The western signal.
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The relay bungalow in the southeast quadrant.
The grade is all concrete.
Track view facing north towards 1st Ave. #1.
Track view facing south towards Elva Rd. in Steward.
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In June 2024, we see the gates were replaced, the GS Type 2 had long been replaced with a GS Type 3, and the wishbone mount on the eastern signal was replaced with a GSI gate saver.