MP:  000316.27

 

Updated November 12, 2023

 

Total Accidents:   4
Crossing DOT #:  352106S
TOTAL DAILY TRAINS:   28   (AS OF 2014)

 

Page created by: freebrickproductions

 

This crossing is located on the CSX S&NA North Sub.

 

>>>>>>>>>>>>> Signal #1 Signal #2
Bell: NEG electronic General Signals Type 2 electronic
Cantilever: N/A Fabricated Metals
Light Frames: 4 - 12x24" Safetran w/ WCH 2nd Gen LEDs 8 - 12x24" Safetran w/ WCH 2nd Gen LEDs
Base: Safetran Safetran
Gate Lights: 3 - NEG LEDs

2 - NEG LEDs

1 - RECO LED

Gate Mechanism: Safetran 2000s Safetran 2000s
Gate Striping: Vertical Vertical

 

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Overviews of the crossing.
The mast signal.

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It has a Safetran base.
The gate mechanism here is from Safetran.
The emergency information.

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The lights are Safetran 12x24 inch lights with WCH 2nd Generation LEDs.
The bell on this signal is an NEG e-bell.
The gate lights are from RECO.

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The cantilever signal.
It's a Fabricated Metals cantilever.
The emergency information again.

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All of the lights on this signal are Safetran 12x24 inch lights with WCH 2nd Generation LEDs in them.
The gate mast has a Safetran base.

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This signal has another Safetran gate mechanism.
The bell here is a General Signals Type 2 e-bell.
The gate lights here are more RECO gate lights.
The relay case.

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Track views. Picture 25 looks south towards College Street #2 in Hartselle. Picture 26 looks north towards Mill Road.

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A return trip on 5-20-17 shows some changes to the crossing.

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The mast signal had the gate arm replaced and now has NEG LED gate lights.

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The cantilever also had some changes.
The front pair of mast lights were replaced with newer Safetran 12x24 inch lights. The LEDs are still the same.

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The gate arm was also replaced and now has NEG LED gate lights on it as well.
The crossing activates.

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A southbound grain train flies through the crossing with 6 engines!

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The train passes...

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...and the gates rise.

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Another return trip to the crossing on 8-26-21 finds that the cantilever signal has had its tip gate light replaced with a RECO LED gate light.

 

 

 

 

Pictures 1-26 were taken on 12-31-15.

Pictures 27-58 and the first video were taken on 5-20-17.

Pictures 59-62 were taken on 8-26-21.

The second video was taken on 8-29-21.

The third video was taken on 7-21-23.