MP:  A420.80

 

Updated March 6, 2021

 

Total Accidents:   0
Crossing DOT #:  916940W
TOTAL DAILY TRAINS:   22   (ESTIMATED)

 

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This crossing is located on the NS Memphis District West End.

 

>>>>>>>>>>>>> Signal #1 Signal #2
Bell: Safetran Type 3 electronic dead General Signals electronic
Base: Safetran Safetran
Light Frames: 4 - 12x20" Safetran 4 - 12x20" Safetran
Gate Lights: 3 - NEGs 3 - NEGs
Gate Mechanism: Safetran mid-90s Safetran mid-90s
Gate Striping: Vertical Vertical

 

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Overviews of the crossing.
The first signal.

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A Safetran base.
A Safetran gate mechansim.
The DOT tag and emergency information.

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

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The second signal.
Another Safetran base.
Another Safetran gate mech.

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The DOT tag and emergency information.
The lights are Safetran 12x20 inch lights as well.

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This signal has a dead General Signals electronic bell.
More NEG gate lights over here.
The relay case with the street name on it once and the DOT number on it twice.

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Track view looking east towards Moody Lane.
Track view looking west towards Middle School Road and 6th Street.

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

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The train is an eastbound mixed freight with a UP SD70ACe leading.

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The train passes...

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...and the signals shut off.

 

 

 

Pictures 1-26 were taken on 1-26-17.

Pictures 27-42 and the first video were taken on 3-21-18.

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