MP: 231.92

Updated September 2019

Total Accidents:  2
Crossing DOT #:  524055L
TOTAL DAILY TRAINS:  94  (AS OF 2014)

>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Northern Signal Southern Signal
Bell: GS Type 2 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 LEDs 3 - 4" NEG incandescents
Gate Mechanism: Invensys Rail w/ NEG 1 Way Saver Invensys Rail w/ NEG 1 Way Saver
Gate Striping: Vertical Striping Vertical Striping

Pictures 1-18 were taken on April 20, 2014.
Pictures 19-25 and the 1st video were taken September 25, 2014.
Pictures 26-29 were taken on June 10, 2015.
Pictures 30-31 were taken on October 1, 2015.
Pictures 32-36 and the 2nd video were taken on October 12, 2016.
The 3rd video was taken on July 10, 2018.
All pictures and videos were taken by Tommy McGowan.
This crossing is on the NS Chicago Line.

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PUCO pictures from the late 90s or early 2000s showing a Conrail setup with 8" lights, WABCO Model 75 gate mechanisms, and no bells. By 2014, both signals were replaced with newer Safetran signals.
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Overview of 2 gated signals looking south. River Rd. #2 is in the distance. 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 asphalt and rubber.
Track view looking west towards Main St.
Track view facing east towards Berlin Rd.
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Action shots from a westbound intermodal.
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In June 2015, we see that blue ENS signs were added to the signals.
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In October 2015, we see the grade was resurfaced, and even though I kind of noticed it, I didn't take a picture of it, the northern signal's gate was replaced and has NEG LED gate lights now.
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In October 2016, we see the ENS signs were turned to face forward. I also included a closeup of the newer gate with its NEG LED gate lights.