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MP: A415.80 |
Updated March 3, 2021
Total Accidents: 0
Crossing
DOT #: 731964V
TOTAL
DAILY TRAINS: 22 (AS OF 2014)
Page created by: freebrickproductions
This crossing is located on the NS Memphis District West End.
| >>>>>>>>>>>>> | Signal #1 | Signal #2 |
| Bell: | Safetran Type 3 electronic | N/A |
| Base: | SERRMI | Safetran |
| Light Frames: | 4 - 12x20" Safetran | 4 - 12x20" Safetran |
| Gate Lights: | 3 - NEGs | 3 - NEGs |
| Gate Mechanism: | Safetran mid-70s | Safetran late-70s |
| Gate Striping: | Vertical | Vertical |
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Overviews of the crossing. |
The first signal. |
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It has a SERRMI base. |
A Safetran gate mechanism. |
The DOT tag. |
The lights on this signal are Safetran 8 inch lights. |
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A faded General Signals Type-1 e-bell is the lone bell at this crossing. |
This signal also has NEG gate lights. |
The second signal. |
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It has a Safetran base. |
Another Safetran gate mech. |
The DOT tag. |
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This signal has more Safetran 8 inch lights. |
More NEG gate lights over here. |
The relay case. |
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Track views. |
On 4-30-16, I made a return trip to the crossing and caught it in action. |
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NS 16Z flies through towards Sheffield, AL with three Union Pacific SD70Ms pulling him. |
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The train passes and the crossing deactivates. |
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A return trip on 1-26-17 shows a change to the crossing. |
This signal has changed a little. |
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Most of the equipment is still the same, including the 8 inch lights! |
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The emergency information is still the same. |
The GS Type 1 was replaced with a Safetran Type 3! |
This signal still retains the NEG gate lights. |
The second signal. |
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It hasn't changed at all! |
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The relay case. |
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Track view looking east towards Pride Landing Road in Pride. |
Track view looking west towards Garner Lane. |
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Another return trip on 3-21-18 shows that the crossing has changed again! |
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The first signal had its 8 inch lights replaced with Safetran 12x20 inch lights. |
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The second signal also had its lights upgraded to Safetran 12x20 inch lights. |
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Track views. |
A local is approaching the crossing... |
The crossing activates! |
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Three SD40-2s running long-hood forwards are pulling this train! |
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The train passes and the gates rise. |
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Pictures 1-22 were taken on 11-24-15.
Pictures 23-44 and the first video were taken on 4-30-16.
Pictures 45-66 were taken on 1-26-17.
Pictures 67-96 and the second video were taken on 3-21-18.
The third video was taken on 7-29-20.