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>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Northern Signal Southern Signal
Bell: GS Type 2 E Bell None
Base: Harmon 5" Single Sided > Harmon 5" Single Sided >
Lights: 2 - 12"x20" Hawker Safetran incandescents
2 - 12"x24" Hawker Safetran incandescents
4 - 12"x24" Hawker Safetran incandescents
Junction Box: Safetran Safetran
Gate Lights: 3 - RECO 4" LEDs 3 - NEG 4" incandescents
Gate Mechanism: WCH Style 3 w/ Standard Mount WCH Style 3 w/ Standard Mount
Gate Striping: Vertical Striping Vertical Striping

Pictures 1-26 were taken on October 21, 2015, by Tommy McGowan.
Pictures 27-31 were taken on November 4, 2016, by Tommy McGowan.
The 1st video was taken on August 23, 2016, by Tommy McGowan.
The 2nd video was taken on May 11, 2024, by Nicholas Miles.
Pictures 32-41 were taken on April 16, 2025, by Tommy McGowan.
This crossing is located on the NS Chicago Line.

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PUCO images from the late 90s or early 2000s showing a late Conrail setup with 12"x24" lights, WCH gate mechanisms and a Safetran Hybrid Bell. By 2015, both gates were replaced, the Hybrid was replaced with a GS Type 2, and the front lights on the northern signal were replaced with 12"x20" lights.
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Overview of 2 Conrail gated 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 southwest quadrant.
The grade is rubber and asphalt.
Track view facing west towards Behlman Rd.
Track view facing east towards Atwater Rd.
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A new wayside signal was siting off to the side waiting to be installed.
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In November 2016, we see the DOT signs were turned to face forward, and the southern track's grade was resurfaced.
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In April 2025, we see the northern signal's gate was replaced, along with both of the Harmon font crossbucks.