MP: 221.68

Updated December 2024

Total Accidents:  5
Crossing DOT #:  524045F
TOTAL DAILY TRAINS:  94   (AS OF 2014)

>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Northern Entrance Signal Northern Exit Signal Southern Entrance Signal Southern Exit Signal
Bell: Safetran Type 3 E-Bell Low Tone None None None
Base: Safetran 5" Double Sided ^ Safetran 5" Double Sided ^ Safetran 5" Double Sided ^ Safetran 5" Double Sided ^
Lights: 4 - 12"x20" Safetran w/ GE Uniform Look LEDs 2 - 12"x20" Safetran w/ GE Uniform Look LEDs 4 - 12"x20" Safetran w/ GE Uniform Look LEDs 2 - 12"x20" Safetran w/ GE Uniform Look LEDs
Junction Box: Safetran Safetran Safetran Safetran
Gate Lights: 3 - 4" RECO 3 - 4" RECO 3 - 4" RECO 3 - 4" RECO
Gate Mechanism: Safetran 2000s w/ NEG 1 Way Saver Safetran 2000s w/ NEG 1 Way Saver Safetran 2000s w/ NEG 1 Way Saver Safetran 2000s w/ NEG 1 Way Saver
Gate Striping: Vertical Striping Vertical Striping Vertical Striping Vertical Striping

Pictures 1-39 and the video were taken May 1, 2015.
Pictures 40-43 were taken on May 26, 2016.
Pictures 44-65 were taken on October 23, 2023.
All pictures and video 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 an early Conrail setup with 8" lights, older Safetran gate mechanisms, and a WCH Mechanical Bell. In the late 2000s, this crossing was completely replaced, now featuring a full quad gated setup.
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Overview of a newer quad gate installation facing south.
 Overview looking north.
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The northern entrance signal.
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The northern exit signal.
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The southern entrance signal.
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The southern exit signal. All of the lights were incandescent at this point.
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The relay bungalow in the northwest quadrant.
 The grade is rubber and asphalt.
 Track view facing west towards Coen Rd. #1.
 Track view facing east towards Grand St.
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In May 2016, we see the DOT signs were turned to face forward.  The grade was also resurfaced.
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In October 2023, we see all of the lights were upgraded to LED.