MP: 236.95

Updated December 2024

Total Accidents:  18
Crossing DOT #:  524062W
TOTAL DAILY TRAINS:  94  (AS OF 2014)

>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Western Signal Eastern Signal
Bell: Siemens E-Bell Low Tone None
Base: Safetran 5" Single Sided ^ Safetran 5" Single Sided ^
Lights: 4 - 12"x20" Safetran w/ GE Uniform Look LEDs 4 - 12"x20" Safetran w/ GE Uniform Look LEDs
Junction Box: Safetran Safetran
Gate Lights: 3 - 4" RECO 3 - 4" RECO
Gate Mechanism: Safetran 2000s w/ NEG 1 Way Saver Safetran 2000s w/ NEG 1 Way Saver
Gate Striping: Vertical Striping Vertical Striping

Pictures 1-19 were taken on April 20, 2014.
Pictures 20-22 were taken on June 10, 2015.
Pictures 23-26 were taken on November 6, 2016.
The 1st video was taken on April 30, 2016.
The 2nd video was taken on July 10, 2018.
Pictures 27-40 were taken on April 24, 2023.
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 an older Conrail setup with 8" lights, WABCO Model 75 mechanisms, and likely a WCH Mechanical Bell. By 2014, these were replaced with newer Safetran signals.
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Overview of 2 newer gated signals facing east.
Overview facing west.
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The western signal.
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The eastern signal. All of the lights were incandescent at this point.
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The relay bungalow in the southeast quadrant.
The grade is asphalt and rubber.
Track view facing west towards Remington Ave. in Sandusky.
Track view facing east towards Camp Rd.
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In June 2015, we see the white DOT signs were replaced with new blue ones.
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In November 2016, we see the DOT signs were turned to face forward.
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In April 2023, we see the lights were upgraded to LED.