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481538V

>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Western Signal Eastern Signal
Bell: None GS Type 3 E-Bell
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 - RECO 4" LEDs
 3 - RECO 4" LEDs
Gate Mechanism: Safetran 2000s w/ NEG 1 Way Saver Safetran 2000s w/ NEG 1 Way Saver
Gate Striping: Vertical Striping Vertical Striping

Pictures 1-31 and the 1st video were taken on May 18, 2016, by Tommy McGowan.
Pictures 32-49 were taken on September 11, 2020, by Tommy McGowan.
The 2nd video was taken on November 11, 2023, by Nicholas Miles/Northwestern Ohio Rail Productions.
The 3rd video was taken on September 13, 2024, by Nicholas Miles/Northwestern Ohio Rail Productions.
The 4th video was taken on December 23, 2024, by Nicholas Miles/Northwestern Ohio Rail Productions.
The 5th video was taken on February 19, 2025, by Nicholas Miles/Northwestern Ohio Rail Productions.
This crossing is located on the NS Sandusky District.

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Overview of 2 gated signals facing east.
 Overview facing west.
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The western signal.
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The eastern signal.
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The relay bungalow in the southeast quadrant.
 The grade is rubber and asphalt.
 Track view facing north towards Fairground St. #2.
 Track view facing south towards Center St. #2.

By mid 2020, the lights were upgraded to LED and the gates were replaced, plus the crossbucks were replaced and track signs were added. Also, as of 2020, this is now one of only 2 crossings in Marion with pedestrian gates. Weird to think, as there were at least 10 with pedestrian gates just a few years earlier.

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Overview of the updated setup facing east.
 Overview facing west.
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The updated western signal.
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The updated eastern signal.

These two signals have a really unique oddity when it comes to bells. If you listen to the 2nd, 3rd, 4th and 5th videos, the bell begins ringing when the gates begin to rise. Not entirely sure why but it is unique.