MP: 304.37

Updated March 2026

Total Accidents:  4
Crossing DOT #:  509474W
TOTAL DAILY TRAINS:  90   (AS OF 2017)

>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Northern Signal Southern Signal
Bell: GS E-Bell None
Base: Siemens 5" Double Sided ^ Siemens 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 LEDs 3 - 4" RECO LEDs
Gate Mechanism: Refurbed Safetran 2000s w/ NEG 1 Way Saver Refurbed Safetran 2000s w/ NEG 1 Way Saver
Gate Striping: Vertical Striping Vertical Striping

Pictures 1-26 were taken on May 8, 2018.
Pictures 27-40 were taken on September 29, 2025.
All pictures were taken by Tommy McGowan.
This crossing is located on the NS Chicago Line.

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PUCO pictures from the late 90s or early 2000s showing a nice early Conrail setup with 8" Safetran incandescents, WABCO Model 75 gate mechanisms, and a WCH Mechanical Bell. In the mid 2010s, these were replaced with new Siemens signals, sadly right before I or anybody else made it out here.
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Overview of the newer gated signals facing south.
Overview facing north.
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The northern signal. Both signals had 12"x20" Safetran incandescents and 4" NEG incandescents at this time.
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The southern signal.
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New and old relay bungalows in the southwest quadrant.
The grade is rubber and asphalt.
Track view facing west towards OH 64.
Track view facing east towards OH 295.
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The old relay bungalow would be removed shortly after I was here.
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In September 2025, we see all of the lights were upgraded to LED, and both gates were replaced.