MP: 227.47

Updated February 2022

Total Accidents:  1
Crossing DOT #:  524052R
TOTAL DAILY TRAINS:  94  (AS OF 2014)

>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Northern Signal Southern Signal
Bell: GS Type 1 E-Bell None
Base: Safetran 5" Double Sided ^ Safetran 5" Double Sided ^
Lights: 4 - 12"x20" Safetran incandescents 4 - 12"x20" Safetran incandescents
Junction Box: Safetran Safetran
Gate Lights: 3 - 4" NEG incandescents 3 - 4" NEG incandescents
Gate Mechanism: Safetran 2000s w/ GSI Gate Saver Safetran 2000s w/ GSI Gate Saver
Gate Striping: Vertical Striping Diagonal Striping

Pictures 1-26 and the 1st video were taken on September 25, 2014.
Pictures 27-32 were taken on May 1, 2015.
Picture 33 was taken on October 1, 2015.
Pictures 34-37 were taken on May 26, 2016.
The 2nd video was taken on October 20, 2017.
The 3rd video was taken on December 29, 2020.
All pictures and videos were taken by Tommy McGowan.
This crossing is located on the NS Chicago Line.

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PUCO pictures from the late 90s or early 2000s showing 2 Ohio style crossbucks with yield signs. In the early 2000s, NS installed brand new Safetran signals here.
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Overview of 2 early 2000s Safetran signals facing south.
 Overview facing north.
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The northern signal.
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The southern signal.
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The relay bungalow in the southeast quadrant.
 The grade is rubber and asphalt.
 Track view facing west towards Ceylon Rd.
 Track view facing east towards Frailey Rd. #1 in Vermilion.
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Just to the north of the crossing is Lake Erie.
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Action shots from a WB intermodal train with UP power.
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On May 1, 2015, we see the northern signal's gate was replaced, and the ENS signs were changed from white to blue.
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On October 1, 2015, we see the northern gate got replaced again!  It appears to still retain NEG gate lights.
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In May 2016, we see the ENS signs were turned forward.

Ignore the Vermilion, OH, in the subtitle of the 1st video.