Pictures 1-11 were taken on June 14, 2008.
Pictures 12-47 and the 1st video were taken on March 17, 2016.
Pictures 48-51 were taken on February 7, 2018.
The 2nd video was taken on October 7, 2020.
The 3rd video was taken on July 30, 2021.
All pictures and videos were taken by Tommy McGowan.
This crossing is located on the BNSF Aurora Sub.
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from June 2008 showing a then brand new setup. The 2 main signals
replaced a pair of very old signals with 12"x20" incandescents, WRRS
gate mechanisms, and a GS Type 1 E-Bell in May 2008. There was
also a very old pedestrian gate similar to what 9th St. #1 had, but the
main signals didn't have pedestrian gates. The pedestrian gate
had been replaced a month earlier in April. Note in Picture 4 the
gate striping on the pedestrian gate was upside down. This was
fixed not long afterwards.
Click here to see a video taken in April 2008 by TrainmanKight of the old signals.
In 2015, blue DOT signs were added to the signals and the crossbucks were replaced.
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Overview facing north.
Overview facing south.
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The southern signal.
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The northern signal.
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The pedestrian gate.
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The relay bungalow in the northwest quadrant. The old relay case was still in place.
The road grade is all concrete and the sidewalk grade is all wood.
Not long after these photos are taken,
the road was resurfaced and a median was added in preparation for
Rochelle to become a quiet zone.
By spring 2017, the old relay case was finally removed.
