MP: 225.12

Updated February 2022

Total Accidents:  5
Crossing DOT #:  524049H
TOTAL DAILY TRAINS:  94   (AS OF 2014)

>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Northern Signal Southern Signal
Bell: None GS E-Bell
Base: Siemens 5" Single Sided ^ Siemens 5" Single Sided ^
Lights: 4 - 12"x20" Safetran incandescents 4 - 12"x20" Safetran incandescents
Junction Box: Safetran Safetran
Gate Lights: 3 - 4" RECO 3 - 4" RECO
Gate Mechanism: Siemens Imprinted w/ NEG 1 Way Saver Siemens Imprinted w/ NEG 1 Way Saver
Gate Striping: Vertical Striping Vertical Striping

Pictures 1-29 and the video were taken on September 25, 2014.
Pictures 30-33 were taken on May 1, 2015.
Pictures 34-35 were taken on October 1, 2015.
Pictures 36-39 were taken on May 26, 2016.
Pictures 40-64 were taken on December 29, 2020.
All pictures and videos 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 Conrail setup with 8" lights, WCH gate mechanisms, and a Safetran Hybrid Bell. By 2014, pretty much nothing had changed.
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Overview of 2 Conrail gated signals facing south.
 Overview facing north.
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The northern signal. This had a Harmon base, 8" Safetran incandescents, 4" NEG incandescents, and a WCH Style 3 gate mechanism.
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The southern signal. This had the same parts, plus a Safetran Hybrid Bell.
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The relay bungalow in the southeast quadrant.
 The grade is rubber and asphalt.
 Track view facing west towards Joppa Rd. #1.
 Track view facing east towards Risden Rd. #1.
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Action shots from 2 EB trains.
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On May 1, 2015, we see the white DOT signs were replaced with blue ones.
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On October 1, 2015, we see the grade was resurfaced.  It's still rubber and asphalt.
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In May 2016, we see the DOT signs were turned to face forward.

Sometime between 2018 and 2020, brand new Siemens signals were installed here. Surprisingly, they still have incandescent lights.

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Overview of the new signals facing south. Overview facing north.
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The new northern signal.
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The new southern signal.
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The same relay bungalow in the southeast quadrant.
 The grade is rubber and asphalt.
 Track view facing west towards Joppa Rd. #1.
 Track view facing east towards Risden Rd. #1.