MP:  000296.640

 

Updated November 12, 2023

 

Total Accidents:   2
Crossing DOT #:  352081Y
TOTAL DAILY TRAINS:   22   (AS OF 2018)

 

Page created by: freebrickproductions

 

This crossing is located on the CSX S&NA North Subdivision.

 

>>>>>>>>>>>>> Signal #1 Signal #2
Bell: NEG electronic NEG electronic
Base: WCH WCH
Light Frames: 4 - 12x24" WCH w/ Leotek EV Series LEDs 4 - 12x24" WCH w/ Leotek EV Series LEDs
Gate Lights: NEG LED NEG LED
Gate Mechanism: Safetran-branded Siemens Safetran-branded Siemens
Gate Striping: Vertical Vertical

 

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A couple of photos of the crossing from 11-13-16.

At the time, this crossing had a pair of crossbucks. IIRC, both crossbucks were installed backwards, such as the one seen in Picture 2.

 

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A return trip on 7-9-18 shows that a pair of signals have been installed! According to the FRA, these went up in May of 2018.

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The first signal.

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It has a WCH base.
It also has a Safetran-branded Siemens gate mechanism, with a warning stating the gate arm shouldn't be longer than 18 feet.
The emergency information.

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The lights are all WCH 12x24 inch lights with Leotek EV Series LEDs.

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The bell on this signal is an NEG electronic bell.
The gate lights are NEG LED gate lights.

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The second signal.

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It has another WCH base.
Along with another Safetran-branded Siemens gate mechanism with warnings stating the gate arm shouldn't be longer than 16 feet.
The emergency information.

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This signal features more WCH 12x24 inch lights with Leotek EV Series LEDs.
The bell is another NEG e-bell.

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This signal uses more NEG LED gate lights.
The relay case.
Track view looking north towards Sanderfer Road.
Track view looking south towards Moyers Road in Tanner.

 

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A third return trip on 10-3-18 catches the crossing in action.

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The train is a southbound mixed freight with a C40-8W leading an AC44CW leading an ET44AH and another AC44CW!

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The train passes and the gates begin to rise.

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Pictures 1 and 2 were taken on 11-13-16.

Pictures 3-29 were taken on 7-9-18.

Pictures 30-74 and the first video were taken 10-3-18.

The second video was taken on 7-15-23.