MP:  A421.90

 

Updated December 13, 2022

 

Total Accidents:   0
Crossing DOT #:  731981L
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: N/A Safetran 2nd Gen mechanical
Base: RACO Safetran
Light Frames: 8 - 12x24" Safetran 4 - 12x24" Safetran
Gate Lights: 3 - RECOs 3 - RECOs
Gate Mechanism: Safetran 80s Safetran 80s
Gate Striping: Vertical Vertical

 

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Overviews of the crossing.
The first signal.

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It has a RACO base!
The gate mechanism is from Safetran.
The DOT tag.
The lights on this signal are all Safetran 12x24 inch lights.

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This signal has RECO gate lights.
The second signal.

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It has a Safetran base.
Another Safetran gate mechanism.
The DOT tag.
The lights on this signal are more Safetran 12x24 inch lights.

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The bell here is a Safetran mechanical bell!
More RECO gate lights on this signal.

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The relay case.
Track views. Picture 23 faces west towards Easterwood Street. Picture 22 looks east towards Vulcan Road and 6th Street.
The crossing was caught in action on 4-30-16.

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NS 17A flies through the crossing towards Memphis.

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The train passes and the gates rise.

 

 

 

The bell here rings when until the gates lower and then again when the gates rise.

 

Pictures 1-23 were taken on 11-24-15.

Pictures 24-36 and the first video were taken on 4-30-16.

The second video was taken on 6-14-21.