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>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Western Signal Eastern Signal
Bell: GS E Bell GS E Bell
Base: Siemens 5" Double Sided ^ Siemens 5" Double Sided ^
Lights: 4 - 12"x20" Safetran incandescents 4 - 12"x20" Safetran incandescents
Junction Box: Safetran Safetran
Gate Lights: 4" RECO incandescents 4" NEG incandescents
Gate Mechanism: Siemens Imprinted w/ NEG 1 Way Saver Siemens Imprinted w/ NEG 1 Way Saver
Gate Striping: Vertical Striping Diagonal Striping

Pictures 1-24 were taken on May 21, 2015.
The 1st video was taken on April 16, 2016.
Pictures 25-28 were taken on November 5, 2016.
Pictures 29-32 were taken on September 20, 2018.
The 2nd video was taken on October 16, 2018.
Pictures 33-61 were taken on April 8, 2024.
All pictures and videos were taken by Tommy McGowan.
This crossing is located on the NS Fostoria District.

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Overview of 2 gated signals facing east.
Overview facing west.
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The western signal. Both signals are absolute classics with Transport bases, 12"x20" Safetran and Hawker Safetrna incandescents, Transport Products gate mechanisms, and WRRS Mechanical Bells.
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The eastern signal.
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The relay bungalow in the northwest quadrant.
 The grade is rubber and asphalt.
 Track view facing east at Sand Ridge Rd.
 Track view facing west towards OH 19.
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In November 2016, we see the DOT signs were turned to face forward.
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In September 2018, we see the western signal's gate was replaced.

By 2022, the classic signals were sadly replaced with new Siemens signals.

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Overview of the new signals facing east. Overview facing west.
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The new western signal.
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The new eastern signal.
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The same relay bungalow in the northwest quadrant.
 The grade is rubber and asphalt.
 Track view facing west towards OH 19.
 Track view facing east at Sand Ridge Rd.