MP:  0086.94

 

Created August 4, 2014

 

Total Accidents:   5
Crossing DOT #:  349417P
TOTAL DAILY TRAINS:   28   (AS OF 2013)

 

>>>>>>>>>>>>>> First Signal Second Signal
Bell: NEG E-Bell NEG E-Bell
Base: Progress Rail Progress Rail
Lights: 6 - 12"x24" WCH Flatback w/ Leotek EV series LEDs 6 - 12"x24" WCH Flatback w/ Leotek EV series LEDs
Gate Lights: 4" NEG LEDs 4" NEG LEDs
Gate Mechanism: Siemens Imprinted Siemens Imprinted
Gate Striping: Vertical Striping Vertical Striping

 

>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Third Signal Fourth Signal
Base: WCH WCH
Lights:

1 - 12"x24" WCH Flatback w/ Leotek EV series LED

1 - 12"x24" WCH w/ Leotek EV series LED

 2 - 12"x24" WCH Flatback w/ Leotek EV series LEDs
Gate Lights: 4" NEG LEDs 4" NEG LEDs
Gate Mechanism: Siemens Imprinted Siemens Imprinted
Gate Striping: Vertical Striping Vertical Striping

 

Page created by: freebrickproductions

This crossing is located on the CSX Chattanooga Subdivision.

 

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Overviews of the crossing.
The first signal.

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It is a Federal signal cantilever.
The emergency information.
The mast lights are 12x24 inch Safetran lights with Dialight ball LEDs.

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The overhead lights are the same way.
The bell is a Modern Industries mechanical bell.

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A Modern Industries base supports the mast of a Safetran gate mechanism.
The gate lights are RECO LED gate lights.

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The second signal.
It's also a Federal Signal cantilever.

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The emergency information.
The mast lights are 12x24 inch Safetran lights with WCH 2nd Generation LEDs in them.

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The overhead lights are 12x24 inch Safetran lights with Dialight ball LEDs in them.
Another Modern Industries base and Safetran gate mechanism.

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This gate also RECO LED gate lights.
The relay case.
Track views. Picture 31 looks north towards Main Street in Decherd, TN. Picture 32 looks south towards Bookout Road.

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Action shots.

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On May 28, 2022, freebrickproductions made a return trip to this crossing to find that the first signal has now gotten 4" NEG LED gatelights.

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On May 28, 2024, exactly two years later, freebrickproductions made another return trip here to find that this crossing was in the process of being upgraded. In addition, the gatelights were also replaced on the first signal once again with a mix of 4" RECO LEDs and 4" NEG LEDs.

 

On January 17, 2025, freebrickproductions returned again for the new signal installation.

 

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Overview of a 2 main cantilever and 2 mast exit signal setup facing south.
Overview facing north.

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The new first signal.

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The new second signal.

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The new third signal.

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The new fourth signal.

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The new relay bungalow.
Track views.
The C.P. Cowan was also redesigned with various CSX locomotives sitting. Eventually, one will get moving.

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The crossing activates!

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CSX 3229 leads CSX C306 through the crossing!

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CSX 706 serves as the mid-DPU of C306.

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CSX 767 and 3385 serve as the end DPUs of the train, clearing the crossing...

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...and the signals deactivate.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Pictures 1-54 and the first video were taken on July 25, 2014 by freebrickproductions.

The second video was taken on January 18, 2022 by Ethan the Railfanner.

Pictures 55-58 and the the third were taken on May 28, 2022 by freebrickproductions.

The fourth video was taken on May 28, 2022 by Ethan the Railfanner.

Pictures 59-68 and the fifth and sixth videos were taken on May 28, 2024 by freebrickproductions.

Pictures 69-174 and the seventh video were taken on January 17, 2025 by freebrickproductions.