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Pictures 1-11 were taken by Boxcom on September 23, 2007.

Pictures 12-39 were taken by Vincent Ponte on March 28, 2015.

 

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Overview of the crossing.
Like we all know that...
Track view facing South.
A side view of the crossing.

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A "NO LEFT TURN" signal facing Eastbound.
The signals are 12"x24" Safetran incandescent lights with two Safetran Hybrid bells that only ring from startup to when the gates fully lower.

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Facing South towards the Midland crossing.
Rear view of one of the signals.
The relay case.

 

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On 3-28-15, Vincent Ponte made a return trip out to this crossing, which revealed a large upgrade to it.

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The first signal.
It has a Safetran base.
The gate mechanism is from Safetran.
The lights now have Dialight ball LEDs in them.

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They are still from Safetran, though.
This sign lights up when a second train approaches the crossing.
This signal still has its Safetran Hybrid bell!

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The second signal.
It als has a Safetran base.
Another Safetran gate mechanism.
These lights now have Dialight ball LEDs in them as well.

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Another sign for warning for a second train.
This signal's Safetran Hybrid bell is still here as well!
A new pedestrian signal.

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Another new pedestrian signal.
Both signals have Safetran bases with Safetran gate mechs, along with the new light-up warning signs.
The "No Left Turn" signal is still here.

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It has a Safetran base.
The 8 inch light is from Safetran as well.
An action shot.
The relay case.

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Track views.
Pretty self-explanitory.

 

The new warning signs light-up with a message that says "!DANGER! ANOTHER TRAIN COMING" when a second train is approaching while the crossing is active.

The signs can be seen in action in this video.