MP: 240.90

Updated December 2024

Total Accidents:  4
Crossing DOT #:  524067F
TOTAL DAILY TRAINS:  94   (AS OF 2014)

>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Northern Signal Southern Signal
Bell: GS Type 2 E-Bell None
Base: SERRMI/Safetran 5" Double Sided <> Safetran 5" Double 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 - 4" RECO 3 - 4" RECO
Gate Mechanism: Safetran 2000s w/ Standard Mount Safetran 2000s w/ Standard Mount
Gate Striping: Vertical Striping Vertical Striping

Pictures 1-24 and the video were taken on April 18, 2014.
Pictures 25-29 were taken on April 25, 2015.
Pictures 30-35 were taken on November 15, 2016.
Pictures 36-52 were taken on April 24, 2023.
All pictures and video were taken 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 two older gated signals with 8" lights, a WCH and early Safetran gate mechanism, and no bells. By the mid 2000s, both were replaced with newer Safetran signals, though the masts appear to be Conrail style.
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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.
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The relay bungalow in the northeast quadrant.
 The grade is rubber and asphalt.
 Track view facing west towards Mills St.
 Track view facing east towards Pipe St.
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Action shots from a WB manifest.  Note the old NYC signal bridge.

In early 2015, the white DOT signs were replaced with new blue ones.  They originally faced forward as seen in this video, but on April 13th, 14th, or 15th, they were turned facing parallel to the road.

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In April 2015, we see blue ENS tags were added. Oddly, they were facing forward at first, but were then turned sideways.
The old NYC signal bridge is soon to be replaced.  The new cantilever was erected in July 2014.  Edit:  As of November 20, 2015, the old cantilever is still up and running.
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In November 2016, we see the ENS signs were turned to face forward. The old signal bridge is STILL active!  These were the last photos I took in Ohio from 2016. It wasn't until summer 2018 that the new signals finally went into service.
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In April 2023, we see the lights were upgraded to LED, the gates were replaced, and the northern signal's base was made double sided.
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Here's the new wayside signal that was finally activated. Of course at this point, it had been active for 5 years, but it's been here for 9 years.