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MP: NO5.870 |
Created March 17, 2023
Total Accidents: 0
Crossing
DOT #: 725490Y
TOTAL
DAILY TRAINS: 9 (AS OF 2022)
| >>>>>>>>>>>>>> | Western Signal | Eastern Signal |
| Bell: | Safetran 2nd Gen. Mechanical Bell | N/A |
| Base: | Safetran Cantilever, RACO Base | Safetran Cantilever, Early Safetran Base |
| Lights: | 8 - 12"x20" Safetran incandescents | 8 - 12"x20" Safetran incandescents |
| Gatelights: | 3 - 4" NEG LEDs |
2 - 4" RECO LEDs 1 - 4" NEG LED |
| Gate Mechanism: | Safetran Mid 1970s | Safetran Mid 1970s |
| Gate Striping: | Vertical Striping | Vertical Striping |
Page created by: Ethan the Railfanner
This crossing is located on the NS NO&NE District.
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Overview of 2 older gated cantilevers facing west. |
Overview facing east. |
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The eastern signal. |
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The western signal. This crossing has the last remaining mechanical bell along the entire NO&NE district, if you exclude 49th Avenue, which is shared with KCS. |
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The relay bungalow. |
Track view facing north towards St. Louis Street in Meridian. |
Track view facing south towards Bronson Road. |
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On April 27, 2024, freebrickproductions made a return trip to this crossing to see it in action. |
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NS 1209 leads NS 131 through the crossing. |
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The train clears the crossing... |
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...and the signals deactivate. |
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Pictures 1-28 were taken on 5-16-22 by Ethan the Railfanner.
Pictures 29-102 and the video were taken on 4-27-24 by freebrickproductions.