Upgrades in Madison, TN

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Upgrades in Madison, TN

Post by Ethan the Railfanner » Sat Aug 25, 2018 5:06 pm

On August 24, 2018, I went to go to Madison, Tennessee to check out a few crossings. I found out that 2 crossings, Nesbitt Lane and Monticello Avenue have gotten upgrades.

Nesbitt Lane has gotten a minor upgrade: The lights are now WCH 12x24 Lights with Leotek LEDs and a back crossbuck was added for both signals. No other changes reported.

Monticello Avenue has gotten a major upgrade: The lights are now WCH 12x24 Lights with Leotek LEDs, the gate mechanisms are now Siemens, the gatelights are NEG, a back crossbuck was added, and the bell is an NEG E-Bell. They did however, leave the gateless signal unchanged, as the 8 inch lights still remain.

Willams Avenue has not been changed last time I was there.
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Re: Upgrades in Madison, TN

Post by freebrickproductions » Sat Aug 25, 2018 5:07 pm

Did you get any pictures?
They/Them for me, please.

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Re: Upgrades in Madison, TN

Post by Ethan the Railfanner » Sat Aug 25, 2018 7:55 pm

freebrickproductions wrote:Did you get any pictures?
Yes I did! Also, I have the crossings documented, so I'll send you an email if possible.

Nesbitt Lane:
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Monticello Avenue
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Re: Upgrades in Madison, TN

Post by freebrickproductions » Sat Aug 25, 2018 8:16 pm

I had a feeling they had installed completely new signals at Monticello Avenue. Wonder if the gateless signal will get replaced next?
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Re: Upgrades in Madison, TN

Post by Ethan the Railfanner » Sat Aug 25, 2018 9:41 pm

freebrickproductions wrote:I had a feeling they had installed completely new signals at Monticello Avenue. Wonder if the gateless signal will get replaced next?
I don't know if it will be replaced, because I'm thinking that remains to be seen...
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Re: Upgrades in Madison, TN

Post by freebrickproductions » Sat Aug 25, 2018 10:15 pm

Ethan the Railfanner wrote:
freebrickproductions wrote:I had a feeling they had installed completely new signals at Monticello Avenue. Wonder if the gateless signal will get replaced next?
I don't know if it will be replaced, because I'm thinking that remains to be seen...
Well, they replaced the other two and there's a pile of gravel and an outhouse near the gateless signal...
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Re: Upgrades in Madison, TN

Post by Ethan the Railfanner » Mon Sep 03, 2018 8:13 pm

UPDATE:


The gateless crossing is now upgraded. Lights are now WCH 12x24 Lights with Leotek LEDs. I will soon get a video at this crossing if I get a chance.
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Re: Upgrades in Madison, TN

Post by freebrickproductions » Tue Sep 04, 2018 1:22 am

Ethan the Railfanner wrote:UPDATE:


The gateless crossing is now upgraded. Lights are now WCH 12x24 Lights with Leotek LEDs. I will soon get a video at this crossing if I get a chance.
Called it.
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