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by Doge_Illinois
Wed Jun 14, 2023 7:53 pm
Forum: Crossing Signal Discussion
Topic: Misprinted crossbucks in service
Replies: 16
Views: 8302

Re: Misprinted crossbucks in service

Don't know if this counts, but this EM signal on Display in Griffith, IN has the word "crossing" upside down. This is at a museum and they didn't even bother to fix it...
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by Doge_Illinois
Sat Sep 24, 2022 8:14 pm
Forum: Crossing Signal Discussion
Topic: Make up a Dream Railroad Crossing(s)
Replies: 45
Views: 34601

Re: Make up a Dream Railroad Crossing(s)

Crossing Update: Wolcott Street, Pine Tree, IL. Sadly, CSX has since turned the line into a trail, thus removing the former signals. This was the info from before, the signals however were seen in a yard over in Delene, IL. Signal #1: Base: WRRS Gate Mechanism: WRRS Gate Lights: WRRS Lantern! Lights...
by Doge_Illinois
Mon Jul 18, 2022 8:31 pm
Forum: Crossing Signal Discussion
Topic: Make up a Dream Railroad Crossing(s)
Replies: 45
Views: 34601

Re: Make up a Dream Railroad Crossing(s)

Crossing #31: Williamsburg Avenue #1, Keeves, CA Owner: NS Signal #1: -WRRS Base -1 Pair of WRRS 8" Lights, 1 Pair of WCH 8" Lights -US&S Teardrop Bell (1st gen)! Signal #2: -WRRS Base -2 Pairs of WRRS 8" Lights -------------------------------------------------------------------- Crossing #32: Willi...
by Doge_Illinois
Mon May 23, 2022 7:04 pm
Forum: Crossing Signal Discussion
Topic: Make up a Dream Railroad Crossing(s)
Replies: 45
Views: 34601

Re: Make up a Dream Railroad Crossing(s)

Crossings #29 & #30 - Bergensville Road and Arlington Avenue, Darrenville, IL. Crossing Owners - Amtrak Dot Numbers - 917598C & 917602D These crossings are soon to get new signals, there is conduit and a new relay case nearby. Bergensville Road Signals: -Safetran Bases -2 pairs of Safetran 12x24" Li...
by Doge_Illinois
Fri Mar 18, 2022 10:05 pm
Forum: Crossing Signal Discussion
Topic: Make up a Dream Railroad Crossing(s)
Replies: 45
Views: 34601

Re: Make up a Dream Railroad Crossing(s)

2 abandoned crossings here, 2 updates. Crossing #27: 20th Street, Meredith, KY. Owner of crossing: Formerly CSX/Conrail, sold in July 2021 to the town, and is planned to become a trail by 2024. Remaining Signal: -Harmon Base -2 pairs of Harmon 12x24" Lights (Incandescent) -GS Type 2 Electronic The o...
by Doge_Illinois
Tue Jan 11, 2022 6:06 pm
Forum: Crossing Signal Discussion
Topic: Make up a Dream Railroad Crossing(s)
Replies: 45
Views: 34601

Re: Make up a Dream Railroad Crossing(s)

Here is some abandoned ones near an Airport. Owner of Crossings: Airport/UP This line went defunct in November 2021 when the deal between the Airport and UP Expired, there are no plans to get a new line owner, if so, the line will need to be rebuilt. Crossing #25: Odd Railroad Crossing - Gate 1, Air...
by Doge_Illinois
Sat Jan 08, 2022 11:24 am
Forum: Crossing Signal Discussion
Topic: Make up a Dream Railroad Crossing(s)
Replies: 45
Views: 34601

Re: Make up a Dream Railroad Crossing(s)

Crossing #24: IN-34, Rouge, IN Owner: CSX Signal #1 (Knockdown Replacement): -WCH Base -WCH Gate Mechanism Type 4 -WCH 12x24" Lights (WCH 2nd Generation LEDs) -WCH Type 4 Electronic Bell -RECO LED Gate Lights Signal #2: -RACO Base -RACO Gate Mechanism -WCH 12x20" Lights (Incandescent) -No Bell* -REC...
by Doge_Illinois
Sun Dec 05, 2021 3:01 pm
Forum: Crossing Signal Discussion
Topic: Make up a Dream Railroad Crossing(s)
Replies: 45
Views: 34601

Re: Make up a Dream Railroad Crossing(s)

To make up, I'll do 5, and all of them are on an abandoned line, the line has been abandoned since 2008 due to money issues following the recession. Owner of crossings: Formerly CSX/Conrail, sold in July 2021. Crossing #19: 25th Street, Meredith, KY. First Signal (only one remaining): -WCH Base -WCH...
by Doge_Illinois
Tue Jun 15, 2021 5:12 pm
Forum: Lights, Bells, & Gates
Topic: Safetran Hybrid and Safetran type 1 electronic bells...
Replies: 114
Views: 229626

Re: Safetran Hybrid and Safetran type 1 electronic bells...

I have known these good installs for awhile, time to show you them (if you haven't seen them yet lol). First off, Lakeview Parkway in Vernon Hills, IL... this line is pretty dead, but this crossing has 4 HYBRID BELLS! https://www.google.com/maps/@42.2531462,-87.9573915,3a,28.3y,2.61h,89.66t/data=!3m...
by Doge_Illinois
Thu Apr 15, 2021 1:25 pm
Forum: Crossing Signal Discussion
Topic: Make up a Dream Railroad Crossing(s)
Replies: 45
Views: 34601

Re: Make up a Dream Railroad Crossing(s)

Crossing #18: IL Route 39 (Loveland Street), Filmore, IL Owner: UP Dot Number: 278349J Signal #1: Base: WABCO Gate Mechanism: WABCO Model AL-70 (Triangle) Lights: 2 pairs of WCH 12x24" (WCH 1st Gen LEDs) Bell: GS Type 3 Gate Lights: 4" RECO LED Signal #2: Base: Siemens Gate Mechanism: Siemens Imprin...