200873Y

 

Page written by Michael Gillson.

 

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Facing West.
The Westbound signal.
The DOT number for this crossing.

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The Eastbound signal. A US&S relay cabinet doubles as this signal's base. There's also a General Signals electronic bell on this signal.
This assembly has a RACO junction box cover.

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Track view, Facing North.
Track view, Facing South.

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A return visit reveals some changes. The Westbound signal received a new crossbuck.
No changes here. Griswold Type B lights with a RACO junction box cover.

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The Eastbound signal also received a new crossbuck.
No changes here either. There are three WRRS and one FS/WCH 8" incandescent lights on this assembly.

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The General Signals electronic bell is still here.
The only change to the relay cabinet is the addition of emergency contact information.
Track view, Facing North.

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Track view, Facing South.
There are three side tracks at this crossing, all out of service.
West side track, Facing North.
West side track, Facing South.

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Center side track, Facing North.
Center side track, Facing South.
East side track, Facing North.
East side track, Facing South.

 

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These signals were caught in action as an EMD SW1 approached the crossing. The signal maintainer was also present doing the monthly inspection.

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More action shots.
A lot crammed into the relay case.

 

Pictures 1-10 taken February 16, 2008.

Pictures 11-30 taken March 18, 2010.

Pictures 31-37 taken July 9, 2010.