MP:  115.29?

 

Updated September 10, 2024

 

Total Accidents:   1
Crossing DOT #:  805323W
TOTAL DAILY TRAINS:   12   (ESTIMATED)

 

Page created by: PlyingKibbles89


This crossing is located on the BNSF Angora Subdivision.


>>>>>>>>>>>>> Northern Signal
Southern Signal
Bell: WCH Type 2 Electronic None
Base: Griswold Griswold
Light Frames: 6 - Federal Signal 12x20 inch with Electrotech LEDs 4 - Federal Signal 12x20 inch with WCH 1st Gen LEDs

 

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Overview of the crossing.
The northern signal.

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It has a Griswold base!
The lights on this signal are Federal Signal 12x20 inch lights with Electrotech LEDs.

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The lone bell at this crossing is a WCH type 2 electronic bell.
The southern signal.
It has a very old Griswold base!

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The emergency info.
The lights on this signal are also Federal Signal 12x20 inch lights, but with WCH 1st Gen LEDs.

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Track view looking east towards Chestnut St. #1, Chestnut St. #2 and Private Crossing #2.
Track view looking west towards Iris Dr.
The relay case.
The crossing activates!

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Here comes BNSF 5798 pulling a coal train to Nebraska, using a couple of GEVOs for power!

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The train stopped for around ten minutes to get a track warrant to be able to proceed through Sterling Yard.

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The signals shut off shortly after the train passes.

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A return trip on 10-09-21 shows the crossing in action again.

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A return trip on 10-21-23 shows a couple changes. The crossing was malfunctioning at the time.

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Both signals now have BNSF ENS signs! BNSF bought this part of the Julesburg Sub in 2023. BNSF is also in the process of replacing these signals. A new relay case is next to the crossing.

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Action shots from the malfunction. Track views, showing no trains.





Pictures 1-47 and the first video were taken on 01-01-21.
Pictures 48-51 and the second video were taken on 10-09-21.
The third video was taken on 06-28-23.
Pictures 52-58 and the fourth video were taken on 10-21-23.