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MP: NO1.760 |
Created March 17, 2023
Total Accidents: 0
Crossing
DOT #: 725478S
TOTAL
DAILY TRAINS: 9 (AS OF 2022)
| >>>>>>>>>>>>>> | Northern Signal | Southern Signal |
| Bell: | Safetran 2nd Gen. Mechanical Bell | Safetran Type 3 (Siemens) E-Bell. |
| Base: | Safetran | Safetran |
| Lights: | 4 - 12"x24" Safetran w/ Leotek EV series LEDs | 4 - 12"x20" Safetran incandescents |
| Gatelights: | 4" RECO LEDs, Alstom Aurora LED | 4" NEG LEDs |
| Gate Mechanism: | Safetran 1980s | Invensys Rail |
| Gate Striping: | Vertical Striping | Vertical Striping |
Page created by: Ethan the Railfanner
This crossing is located on the NS NO&NE District & CPKC Meridian Subdivision.
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Overview of 2 gated signals malfunctioning facing north. |
Overview facing south. |
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The southern signal.
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The northern signal. Shortly within the time of when I get these photos, the rear lights have been upgraded to Leotek EV series LEDs. |
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The relay bungalow for the CPKC signal. |
The relay bungalow for the NS signal. |
Track view facing west towards Arundel Road & 65th Avenue. |
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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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UP 5439 leads CPKC I968 through the crossing. |
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UP 9788 serves as the mid DPU. |
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After 1.5 hours of blocking due to the I968 tying-down and new crew change, the train finally clears the crossing... |
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...and the signals deactivate. |
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In addition, the top gatelight on the northern signal has been replaced with an Alstom LED, and closeups show the new Leotek EV series LED upgrade in Picture 142. |
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Pictures 1-26 were taken on 5-16-22 by Ethan the Railfanner.
Pictures 27-143 and the video were taken on 4-27-24 by freebrickproductions.