EM gate bites the dust

[cabman701]

I didn't post this in the Grade Crossing Accident thread because it didn't involve a train.

http://www.ksby.com/story/35805913/vehi ... -guadalupe

Not sure how long the story will be available, so here are some photos from the news website:

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If I had to guess, that signal is probably totaled. All thanks to a drunk driver it appears.

Here is the crossing on Streetview: https://www.google.com/maps/@34.9352036 ... 6656?hl=en

[ToledoRailfan]

Darn. At least EM gates aren't that uncommon in California. I hope that the driver is alright.

Kind of odd that the crossing marker there was put in the middle of the road.
https://www.google.com/maps/@34.9352036 ... 6656?hl=en

Probably has to do with the crossing being close to the intersection.
https://www.google.com/maps/@34.935264, ... 6656?hl=en

[Raco_GS]

Damn, that crossing is just about two hours up the road from me, I've seen it before.

There's actually a small chance that it'll just be replaced with another EM mec, as of 2010 (last time I was up there) SMVRR had a big pile of EM mecs at their yard/office, and they are kind of a small short line so they're known for reusing crossing equipment.

[Swedish Crossings]

Hope the griswold mechanical bell didnt get scrapped

Sad to see a destroyed EM gate