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>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Western Signal Eastern Signal Middle Signal
Bell: None WCH Mechanical Bell 2nd Gen WCH Mechanical Bell 2nd Gen
Base: Safetran 5" Double Sided ^ Safetran 5" Double Sided ^ WRRS 5" Clamp Base
Lights: 4 - 12"x24" Safetran w/ Harmon Fading LEDs
2 - 12"x24" WCH w/ Harmon Fading LEDs		 4 - 12"x24" Safetran w/ Harmon Fading LEDs 4 - 12"x24" Safetran w/ Harmon Fading LEDs
Junction Boxes: Safetran Safetran Safetran
Gate Lights: 4" RECO LEDs 4" RECO LEDs None
Gate Mechanism: Siemens Imprinted w/ Standard Mount Safetran 1990s w/ Standard Mount None
Gate Striping: Vertical Striping Vertical Striping N/A

Pictures 1-9 were taken on July 21, 2007.
Pictures 10-55 and the 1st video were taken on January 27, 2019.
The 2nd video was taken on May 20, 2020.
The 3rd video was taken on August 19, 2020.
Pictures 56-70 and the 4th video were taken on January 27, 2025.
Pictures 1-9 were taken by chicagorailfan@yahoo.com, and Pictures 10-55 and the videos were taken by Tommy McGownan.
This crossing is located on the Metra Rock Island District and Beverly Branch.

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A very weird bike rack...

A side view of one of the signals.
This is a very weird view.

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There is a signal with the E-Bell in the middle of the crossing, with a double crossbuck and double track signs.

12"x20" MI side lights, 12"x24" Safetran main lights.
The DOT number for the crossing.

Although not shown, I assume that all 3 signals activate regardless of which track a train is on.

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An overview of the crossing.
The third signal with a Safetran Mechanical bell.

There are a combined total of 4 tracks between the 3 signals. This crossing goes to a parking lot so that people can ride the Metra trains if they so desire to.

Between 2007 and 2019, all lights were upgraded to LED, the MI light frames on the western signal were replaced with WCH ones, and both Safetran bells were replaced with WCH mechanical bells.

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Overview of the updated setup facing west. Overview facing east.
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The eastern signal.
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The western signal.
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The middle signal.
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The relay cases on the south side between the 2 lines. The Beverly Branch grade is wood and asphalt. Track view facing west towards 139th St. in Robbins. Track view facing north at Vermont St.
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The mainline grade is wood and asphalt. Track view facing west towards 139th St. in Robbins. Track view facing north at Vermont St. Wayside signals on the mainline protecting the junction with the Beverly Branch.
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Action shots from the Metra train seen in the 1st video below.
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In January 2025, we see the western signal's gate mechanism was replaced, and both gated signals' bases were made double sided.
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A new relay bungalow was installed in the northwest quadrant. I'm not sure what this is for, as a new bungalow for the crossing was installed between both lines, which can be seen in Picture 57.