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377212W


>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Eastern Signal Western Signal
Bell: N/A
 WCH 2nd Gen Mechanical
Base: WCH 4" Single Sided WCH 4" Single Sided
Light Brackets: WRRS WRRS
Lights: 4 - 12"x20" WCH w/ GS LEDs 4 - 12"x20" WCH w/ GS LEDs

Page written by Michael Gillson.

Pictures 1-13 were taken on August 16, 2008, by Michael Gillson.

Pictures 14-18 were taken on November 21, 2023, by Hopen111.

Pictures 19-39 were taken on January 25, 2025, by Hopen111.

This crossing is located on the IAIS Grimes Branch.

 

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The Westbound signal. This signal has 12"x24" WCH frames with General Signals LEDs and an inverted "Stop on Red Signal" sign.

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The Eastbound signal is identical to the Westbound signal. The Eastbound signal also has a WCH mechanical bell.

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The WCH mechanical bell.
The relay cabinet.
Track view, facing Northwest.
Track view, facing Southeast.

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The signals malfunctioned for a few seconds, enabling me to get this picture.

 

Pictures taken August 16, 2008.


A return visit by Hopen111 in November 2023 shows no changes have occurred to the crossing, minus the addition of blue DOT tags.

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Overview facing west.
 The eastern signal lights.
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The inverted SORS signs are still here!
Facing south.
 The western signals' WCH mechanical bell.

A return visit by Hopen111 in January 2025 shows no major changes have occurred to the crossing!

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Overview facing east.Overview facing west.
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The eastern signal.
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The western signal.
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The grade is all concrete.Track view facing northwest towards NW 86th St. in Clive.
Track view facing southeast towards 73rd St. in Windsor Heights.The track date here says July 1929!