MP: 109.78

Updated March 2026

Total Accidents:   0
Crossing DOT #:  481671A
TOTAL DAILY TRAINS:  14   (AS OF 2014)

>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Western Signal Eastern Signal
Bell: RACO Mechanical Bell RACO Mechanical Bell
Base: RACO 5" Double Sided ^ RACO 5" Double Sided ^
Lights: 4 - 12"x24" Safetran incandescents 4 - 12"x24" Safetran incandescents
Junction Box: Safetran Safetran
Gate Lights: 3 - 4" RECO LEDs 3 - 4" RECO LEDs
Gate Mechanism: RACO w/ Standard Mount RACO w/ GSI Gate Saver
Gate Striping: Vertical Striping Vertical Striping

Pictures 1-24 were taken on April 18, 2014.
Pictures 25-28 were taken on April 25, 2015.
Pictures 29-32 were taken on September 9, 2016.
The 1st video was taken on September 8, 2016.
The 2nd video was taken on August 22, 2017.
Pictures 33-34 were taken on April 24, 2023.
Pictures 35-46 were taken on April 16, 2025.
The 3rd video was taken on August 25, 2025, by Norfolk Southern Railfan.
The 4th video was also taken on August 25, 2025, by Nicholas Miles.
All pictures and videos were taken by Tommy McGowan unless noted.
This crossing is located on the NS Sandusky District.

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Overview of 2 very nice RACO gated signals facing east.
 Overview facing west.
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The western signal.
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A No Left Turn signal for traffic coming from the coal docks.
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The relay case in the northeast quadrant.
 The grade is wood and asphalt.
 Track view facing north towards the end of the line.
 Track view facing south at Olds St. #2.
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On April 25, 2015, we see that the white DOT signs were replaced with new blue ones.
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In September 2016, we see the DOT signs were turned to face forward.
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In April 2023, we see the two tracks signs were removed. Thankfully the rest of the crossing remains the same.
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In April 2025, we see both signals had their gates and crossbucks replaced.