Pictures 1-26 and the 1st video were taken on October 21, 2015, by Tommy McGowan.
Pictures 27-30 were taken on October 6, 2016, by Tommy McGowan.
The 2nd video was taken on April 25, 2018, by Tommy McGowan.
Picture 31 and the 3rd video was taken on September 6, 2018, by Tommy McGowan.
The 4th video was taken on October 29, 2023, by Norfolk Southern Railfan.
Pictures 32-49 and the 5th video were taken on April 16, 2025, by Tommy McGowan.
The 6th video was taken on May 25, 2025, by Nicholas Miles.
This crossing is located on the NS Chicago Line.
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images from the late 90s or early 2000s showing an older gated setup
with 8" lights, WCH gate mechanisms and no bells. By 2015, the northern
signal's gate was replaced.
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Overview of 2 bell-less gated signals facing south.
Overview facing north.
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The northern signal. This had quite the mix of GRS, GRS LEX-C and Safetran 8" lights, plus 12"x20" Safetran lights.
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The southern signal. All of the lights on this one were 8" Safetran incandescents.
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The relay bungalow in the southwest quadrant.
The grade is rubber and asphalt.
Track view facing west towards Camp Rd. #1 in Lacarne.
Track view facing east towards eventually Plasterbed Rd.
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In October 2016, we see the DOT signs were turned forward.
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In
September 2018, we see the GRS sidelights were replaced with 8"
Safetran lights! This is one of the rare times I've seen 8" lights
replace 8" lights in the 2010s.
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In
April 2025, we see all of the 8" lights were replaced with 12"x20"
LEDs, and the existing 12"x20" lights received LEDs. The gates were also
upgraded to LED.
