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509390B

>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Northern Signal Southern Signal
Bell: GS Type 2 E-Bell None
Base: Safetran 5" Single Sided ^ Safetran 5" Single Sided ^
Lights: 6 - 12"x20" Safetran w/ GE Uniform Look LEDs
4 - 12"x20" Safetran w/ GE Uniform Look LEDs
Junction Boxes: 2 - Safetran RACO
Gate Lights: 3 - RECO 4" LEDs
3 - RECO 4" LEDs
Gate Mechanism: Safetran 2000s w/ GSI Gate Saver Safetran 2000s w/ GSI Gate Saver
Gate Striping: Diagonal Striping Diagonal Striping

Pictures 1-27 were taken on October 21, 2015, by Tommy McGowan.
Pictures 28-32 were taken on September 15, 2016, by Tommy McGowan.
The 1st video was taken on Novmeber 4, 2016, by Tommy McGowan.
The 2nd video was taken on October 6, 2017, by Tommy McGowan.
The 3rd video was taken on May 11, 2024, by Nicholas Miles.
Pictures 34-43 were taken on September 28, 2024, by Sir Fluent.
The 4th video was taken on November 2, 2024, by Nicholas Miles.
Pictures 44-58 were taken on April 16, 2025, by Tommy McGowan.
This crossing is located on the NS Chicago Line.

These signals were installed in the early 2000s replacing a pair of crossbucks.

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PUCO images from the late 90s or early 2000s showing 2 crossbucks protecting a rural crossing. In the early 2000s, NS installed new Safetran signals here.
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Overview of 2 gated signals facing south.
Overview facing north.
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The northern signal.
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The southern signal. The RACO junction box is an odd touch to what is otherwise an early to mid 2000s setup.
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The relay bungalow and a new wayside signal in the northeast quadrant.
The grade is rubber and asphalt.
Track view facing west at Toussaint Portage Rd. #3. Track view facing east towards Locust St.
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Old Conrail signals that are about to be replaced.
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In September 2016, we see the DOT signs were turned to face forward, and the grade was resurfaced.
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In September 2024, Sir Fluent discovered all the lights were upgraded to LED.
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However, I (Tommy) also came out here in April 2025 for the LED upgrades before I knew Sir Fluent got their own pictures.