MP:  A417.50

 

Updated March 3, 2021

 

Total Accidents:   5
Crossing DOT #:  731968X
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 Safetran Type 3 electronic
Base: Safetran Safetran
Light Frames: 4 - 12x20" Safetran

4 - 12x20" Safetran

2 - 12x24" Safetran

Gate Lights: 3 - NEGs 3 - NEGs
Gate Mechanism: Safetran 2000s Safetran 2000s
Gate Striping: Vertical Vertical

 

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Overviews of the crossing. Both signals here are on a bit of a lean.
The first signal.

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It has a Safetran base.
A DOT tag and the emergency information.
A Safetran gate mechanism on this signal.

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The lights on this signal are Safetran 12x20 inch lights.
The bell is a Safetran Type-3 e-bell.
This signal has NEG gate lights.

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The second signal.
It has another Safetran base.
The emergency information again.

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Anther Safetran gate mechanism over here.
Don't the side lights look oversized?
The main lights are more Safetran 12x20 inch lights.

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The side lights are a pair of Safetran 12x24 inch lights.
Another Safetran Type-3 e-bell over here.
This signal has more NEG gate lights.

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The relay case.
Track views. Picture 26 looks east towards Colbert Steam Plant Road. Picture 27 looks west towards Mulberry Lane.

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A return trip on 3-21-18 catches the crossing in action.

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A local is working near the crossing.

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The lead engine pulls into the crossing...

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...waits a little while...
...and then back out.

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The gates rise.

 

 

 

Pictures 1-27 were taken on 4-30-16.

Pictures 28-46 and the first video were taken on 3-21-18.

The second video was taken on 7-29-20.