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MP: QR12.540 |
Created April 25, 2020
Total Accidents: 6
Crossing
DOT #: 515402G
TOTAL
DAILY TRAINS: 27 (AS OF 2019)
Page created by: freebrickproductions
This crossing is located on the CSX River Subdivision.
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Overviews of the crossing. |
The first signal, which is an old NYC install. |
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It has a GRS base. |
The gate mechanism is a WRRS/GRS Type B gate mechanism! |
The emergency information. |
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The lights are a mixture of WCH and Safetran 8 inch lights! |
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This signal has a WRRS mini-bell!! |
The gate lights here are from NEG! |
The second signal. |
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This looks to be a 90s Conrail install. |
It has a Modern Industries base. |
A WCH gate mechanism! |
The emergency information. |
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The lights over here are all Safetran 8 inch lights on a Premier Products base! |
These gate lights are RECO LEDs. |
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An old pinnacle sits atop this signal, likely from the NYC. |
The relay case. |
Looking north towards Madison Avenue. |
Looking south towards Central Avenue in Bergenfield. |
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An old RACO manual control box stands next to the crossing! |
The crossing activates! |
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As typical for CSX-owned crossings, the bell shuts off when the gates have lowered. |
CSX Q253 rolls south through the crossing with two GEs for power. |
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The train passes and the gates rise. |
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A return trip to the crossing on 8-9-18 by Elliot Hamerstone shows that the old NYC signal was replaced! |
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The new signal has a WCH base. |
A Safetran-branded Siemens gate mechanism. |
The emergency information. |
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The lights over here are now WCH 12x24 inch lights with Leotek EV-series LEDs. |
The lone bell here is now an NEG e-bell. |
The gate lights are now NEG LED gate lights. |
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The 90s Conrail signal remains unchanged. |
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An overview from the other side of the crossing. |
The relay case and manual control box also remain unchanged. |
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CSX Q439 comes through this crossing, heading south. |
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Pictures 1-48 and the first video were taken on 9-11-17.
Pictures 49-68 and the second video were taken by Elliot Hamerstone on 8-9-18.