MP:  0101.40

 

Updated December 13, 2022

 

Total Accidents:   7
Crossing DOT #:  353733U
TOTAL DAILY TRAINS:   2   (ESTIMATED)

 

Page created by: freebrickproductions

 

This crossing is located on the ATN Guntersville Branch.

 

>>>>>>>>>>>>> Signal #1 Signal #2
Bell: General Signals Type 2 electronic General Signals Type 2 electronic
Cantilever: N/A Harmon
Light Frames:

2 - 12x24" Safetran w/ Leotek EV Series LEDs

2 - 12x24" Safetran w/ WCH 2nd Gen LEDs

4 - 12x24" Harmon w/ WCH 2nd Gen LEDs

6 - 12x24" Harmon w/ Leotek EV Series LEDs

Base: Safetran N/A
Gate Lights: 3 - RECO LEDs 3 - NEG LEDs
Gate Mechanism: Safetran 2000s Safetran 2000s
Gate Striping: Vertical Vertical

 

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Overviews of the crossing.
The first signal.

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This signal has a Safetran base.
The gate mechanism on this signal is from Safetran.
The emergency information, which has an incorrect DOT number.
The lights on this signal are Safetran 12x24 inch lights.

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The bell on this signal is a General Signals Type 2 electronic bell.
The gate lights are from RECO.
The second signal.

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This one is a Harmon cantilever.
The gate mechanism on this signal is another Safetran gate mechanism.
The emergency information, which has an incorrect DOT number as well.

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All of the lights on this signal are Harmon 12x24 inch lights.

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The bell over here is another General Signals Type 2 electronic bell.
The gate lights are more RECO gate lights as well.
The relay case.

Track view looking south.

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A return trip on 3-25-16 shows some minor changes to the crossing.
The second signal.

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The DOT number was corrected.
This signal now has RECO LED gate lights.
The first signal.

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The DOT number was corrected.
This signal now has NEG gate lights.
One of the DOT numbers on the relay case is now incorrect.
Action shots.

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A second return trip on 3-8-18 shows that the crossing has gotten an LED upgrade! Other than the LED upgrade, no changes have occured here.
The first signal.

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The front lights now have Leotek EV Series LEDs in them.
The rear lights use WCH 2nd Generation LEDs.

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The second signal.
The front lights have WCH 2nd Generation LEDs now.

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The rear and side lights use Leotek EV Series LEDs.

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The front overhead lights use more Leotek EV Series LEDs.
And finally, the rear overhead lights use WCH 2nd Generation LEDs.

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Track view looking north towards Mann Avenue & Main Street.
Track view looking south towards Bartlett Avenue.

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Another return trip on 10-17-19 shows a few more changes to the crossing!

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The second signal now has NEG LED gate lights.

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The first signal now has RECO LED gate lights!

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A fourth return trip on 3-26-21 catches the crossing in action again!

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ATN M715 comes through with an SD40-2 leading a GP40-2LW!

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The train passes...

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...and the gates eventually raise.

 

 

 

Pictures 1-24 were taken on 10-7-14.

Pictures 25-52 and the first video were taken on 3-25-16.

Pictures 53-71 were taken on 3-8-18.

Pictures 72-79 were taken on 10-17-19.

Pictures 80-111 and the second video were taken on 3-26-21.