MP: 225.87

Updated December 2024

Total Accidents:  4
Crossing DOT #:  524050C
TOTAL DAILY TRAINS:  94   (AS OF 2014)

>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Northern Signal Southern Signal
Bell: GS Type 2 E-Bell None
Base: Harmon 5" Single Sided > Harmon 5" Single Sided >
Lights: 4 - 12"x24" Hawker Safetran incandescents 3 - 12"x24" Hawker Safetran incandescents
1 - 12"x24" Safetran incandescents
Junction Box: Safetran Safetran
Gate Lights: 3 - 4" RECO 3 - 4" RECO
Gate Mechanism: WCH Style 3 w/ Standard Mount WCH Style 3 w/ Standard Mount
Gate Striping: Vertical Striping Vertical Striping

Pictures 1-28 and the video were taken on September 25, 2014.
Pictures 29-32 were taken on May 1, 2015.
Pictures 33 and 34 were taken on October 1, 2015.
Pictures 35-38 were taken on May 26, 2016.
Pictures 39-42 were taken on April 25, 2022.
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 a late Conrail setup with 12"x24" lights, WCH gate mechanisms, and a Safetran Hybrid Bell. By 2014, the hybrid was replaced by a GS Type 2 E-Bell.
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Overview of 2 late Conrail gated signals facing north. Joppa Rd. #2 is in the background.
 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 southwest quadrant.
 The grade is rubber and asphalt.
 Track view looking west towards Frailey Rd. #1.
 Track view looking east towards Poorman Rd.
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Action shots from an eastbound intermodal train with a surprise leader, the Monongahela heritage unit 8025.
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On May 1, 2015, we see the old white DOT signs were replaced with new blue ones.
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On October 1, 2015, we see the grade was resurfaced during a tie replacement program.  The signals have remained unchanged.
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In May 2016, we see the DOT signs were turned to face forward.
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In April 2022, we see both signals' gates were replaced.