MP: 239.22

Updated December 2024

Total Accidents:  4
Crossing DOT #:  524063D
TOTAL DAILY TRAINS:  94   (AS OF 2014)

>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Northern Signal Southern Signal
Bell: GS Type 2 E-Bell None
Base: 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: Saferan Saferan
Gate Lights: 3 - 4" NEG LEDs 3 - 4" RECO LEDs
Gate Mechanism: Invensys Rail w/ NEG 1 Way Saver Invensys Rail w/ NEG 1 Way Saver
Gate Striping: Diagonal Striping Vertical Striping

Pictures 1-27 and the 1st video were taken April 20, 2014.
Pictures 28-31 were taken on April 25, 2015.
Pictures 32-36 and the 2nd video were taken on September 27, 2016.
Pictures 37-51 and the 3rd video were taken on April 24, 2023.
All pictures and videos 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, WCH or likely FS gate mechanisms, and likely a WCH Mechanical Bell. In the early 2010s, both were replaced with newer Safetran signals.
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Overview of the newer signals looking south.
 Overview facing north.
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The northern signal.
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The southern signal. All lights were incandescent at this point.
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The relay case in the southwest quadrant.
 The grade is asphalt and rubber.
 Track view looking west at Pipe St.
 Track view facing east towards Perkins Ave. in Huron.
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Action shots, including the NYC heritage unit, #1066.

In mid 2014, a new relay bungalow was installed in the southwest quadrant, but as of May 2015, the old relay case is still going.
In early 2015, the white DOT signs were replaced with new blue ones.

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The updated look with the new blue ENS signs.  I completely forgot to take a picture of the new bungalow.
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In September 2016, we see the ENS signs were turned to face forward.  I included a picture of the newer bungalow as well.
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In April 2023, we see the lights were upgraded to LED.
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The old relay case had long been removed.