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142261S

>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Northern Signal Southern Signal
Bell: GS Type 1 E Bell None
Base: Safetran 5" Single Sided ^ Safetran 5" Single Sided ^
Lights: 4 - 12"x24" Safetran w/ Leotek EV LEDs 4 - 12"x24" Safetran w/ Leotek EV LEDs
Junction Box: Safetran Safetran
Gate Lights: 3 - NEG 4" LEDs
 3 - NEG 4" LEDs
Gate Mechanism: Safetran 2000s w/ Standard Mount Safetran 2000s w/ Standard Mount
Gate Striping: Vertical Striping
 Vertical Striping

Pictures 1-24 and the 1st video were taken on August 14, 2017, by Tommy McGowan.
Pictures 25-34 were taken on April 7, 2023, by Tommy McGowan.
The 2nd, 3rd and 4th videos were taken on November 21, 2023, by Nicholas Miles/Northwestern Ohio Rail Productions.
The 5th video was taken on September 8, 2024, by Nicholas Miles/Northwestern Ohio Rail Productions.
Pictures 35-38 were taken on July 27, 2025, by Nicholas Miles/Northwestern Ohio Rail Productions.
This crossing is located on the CSX Willard Sub.

This crossing is also called Bairdstown Road, but its also referred to as Simons Street.

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Overview of 2 gated signals facing north.
 Overview facing south.
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The southern signal. The main lights were all still incandescent at this point.
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The northern signal.
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The relay bungalow in the northeast quadrant.
 The grade is rubber and asphalt.
 Track view facing west towards Bushey Rd.
 Track view facing east towards OH 18.
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In April 2023, we see all of the main lights were upgraded to LED.

NOVEMBER 2025 UPDATE: Sir Fluent here. Since Tommy was last out here, a few changes were made to the crossing.

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In July 2025, Nicholas Miles discovered that both gate arms were replaced and now have NEG LEDs.