Webb Rd. (Bell Buckle, TN)

>>>>>>>>>>>>>>	*Western Signal*	*Eastern Signal*
Bell:	N/A	Safetran Type 2 E-Bell
Base:	Safetran, GRS	Safetran, GRS
Lights:	4 - 12"x24" Safetran w/ Leotek EV series LEDs	4 - 12"x24" Safetran w/ Leotek EV series LEDs
Gate Lights:	4" NEG LED, 4" newer RECO LED, 4" older incandescent	4" NEG LEDs
Gate Mechanism:	GRS Type D	GRS Type D
Gate Striping:	Vertical Striping	Vertical Striping

Pictures 1-21 were taken by TrainmanKight on November 5, 2008.

Pictures 22-37 were taken by TrainmanKight on July 15, 2009.

Pictures 38-47 were taken by Ethan the Railfanner on June 14, 2020.

Pictures 48-126 and the third video were taken by freebrickproductions on May 28, 2024.

The first and second videos were taken by freebrickproductions on July 23, 2015.

This crossing is located on the CSX Chattanooga Subdivision.

Here's a sign showing the name of the town.

An overview of the crossing.

A closeup of one of the signals.

The lights are actually WCH/FS, even though they are mounted on a MI bracket.

A WRRS mechanical bell.

The gate mechanism is from GRS.

The gate base is from MI.

There is no mast base here, although it's likely buried.

One of 2 DOT signs.

Facing South.

Facing North.

An overview from the other side of the tracks.

The other signal is identical, with the same lights, and GRS gate mechanism.

The second of 2 DOT signs.

A CSX train crosses.

A view of the signal in action.

Action shots of the crossing.

As with most gated crossings in this area, the bell silences when the gates fully lower.

CLICK THE ICON TO THE LEFT TO HEAR THE CROSSING IN ACTION.
(RECORDED NOVEMBER 5, 2008)

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Another Bell Buckle sign.	As we look at the crossing on July 15, 2009, we see something different...
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This signal now has 12"x24" lights from Safetran, with a Safetran type 2 electronic bell.	The base has changed from MI to Safetran.	The DOT tag partially unreadable.
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Another view of the Safetran type 2 e-bell.	Proof that the lights are from Safetran.	The gate mechanism is still from GRS. That was not changed.
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Track views.		This other sign is a lot more readable.
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Here's the other signal, also changed to 12"x24" incandescent lights from Safetran.
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Proof of more Safetran frames.

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A return trip on 6-14-20 by Ethan the Railfanner shows some changes to this crossing!		The eastern signal. Notice the gate has been restriped.

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The lights are still Safetran 12x24s, but have been upgraded to Leotek EV sereies LEDs!	The western signal.		The Safetran 12x24 lights on this signal has also been upgraded to Leotek EV series LEDs!