MP:  0543.36

 

Updated March 6, 2021

 

Total Accidents:   1
Crossing DOT #:  638589V
TOTAL DAILY TRAINS:   5   (AS OF 2017)

 

Page created by: freebrickproductions

 

This crossing is located on the ATN Alabama Mineral Loop.

 

>>>>>>>>>>>>> The Signal
Bell: WCH Type 4 electronic
Base: Safetran
Light Frames: 6 - 12x24" Hawker-Siddeley Safetran
Gate Lights: 3 - RECO LEDs
Gate Mechanism: WCH Style 4
Gate Striping: Vertical

 

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Overviews of the crossing, which only has one signal.
The only signal.

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It has a Safetran base.
The gate mechanism is from Safetran.
The emergency information.
This is where CSX had their emergency information mounted.

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The lights are all Safetran 12x24 inch lights.
The bell is a General Signals Type 2 electronic bell.

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This signal uses RECO LED gate lights.
The relay case.
Track view looking west towards Cherry Street.
Track view looking east towards I-59 Ramp #2.

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A return trip on 10-8-19 shows a few changes to the lone signal here.

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The Safetran gate mech and GS e-bell were replaced and now the gate mech and e-bell are from WCH!

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Another return trip on 12-27-19 catches the crossing in action!

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ATN M715 comes through with an ex-BN SD40-2 leading an ex-SP SD40-2T.

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The train passes...

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...and the gate rises.

 

 

Pictures 1-16 were taken on 2-26-18.

Pictures 17-21 were taken on 10-8-19.

Pictures 22-40 and the video were taken on 12-27-19.