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174948Y

>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Northern Signal Southern Signal
Bell: ASC 3rd Gen E-Bell WCH E-Bell
Base: Safetran 5" Single Sided ^ Safetran 5" Single Sided ^
Lights: 4 - 12"x24" Safetran w/ Electro-Tech's LEDs 4 - 12"x24" Safetran w/ Electro-Tech's LEDs
Junction Box: Safetran Safetran
Gate Lights: 3 - RECO 4" LEDs 3 - RECO 4" LEDs
Gate Mechanism: WCH Style 4 w/ GSI Gate Saver WCH Style 4 w/ GSI Gate Saver
Gate Striping: Vertical Striping Vertical Striping


>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Northwestern Pedestrian Gate Northeastern Pedestrian Gate Southwestern Pedestrian Gate Southeastern Pedestrian Gate
Base: L&W 5" Single Sided ^ WCH 5" Single Sided ^ WCH 5" Single Sided V WCH 5" Single Sided ^
Gate Mechanism: WCH Style 3.5 w/ GSI Gate Saver WCH Style 4 w/ GSI Gate Saver WCH Style 4 w/ GSI Gate Saver WCH Style 4 w/ GSI Gate Saver
Gate Striping: Vertical Striping Vertical Striping Vertical Striping Vertical Striping

Pictures 1-51 and the 1st video were taken on November 20, 2020, by Tommy McGowan.
Pictures 52-79 and the 2nd video were taken on June 5, 2022, by freebrickproductions.
Pictures 80-140 and videos 3-4 were taken on November 2, 2025, by Rus.
This crossing is located on the UP Geneva Sub or Metra UP West Line.

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Overview of 2 gated signals and 4 pedestrian gates facing north. Overview facing south.
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The southern signal.
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The northern signal. This thankfully still retains an ASC E-Bell. All other crossings in Wheaton and Glen Ellyn that had these have been replaced.
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The northwestern pedestrian gate. All 4 pedestrian gates have the "Danger Another Train Coming" signs and speakers due to this crossing being next to the Glen Ellyn Metra station.
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The northeastern signal. Weird to see an old 1980s gate mechanism paired with the newer DATC signs.
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The southwestern pedestrian gate.
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The southeastern pedestrian gate.
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The PTMW relay bungalow in the northeast quadrant, S/N 47483. The grade is all concrete. Track view facing west at Main St. Track view facing east towards Finley Rd. in Lombard.
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In June 2022, we see the WCH E-Bell on the southern signal was either replaced or fixed somewhat. It's quiet and scratchy, but it's more audible than it was before.
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Action shots from the train seen in the 2nd video below.

A return visit by Rus in November 2025 shows that the northern signal, northwestern and northeastern pedestrian signal's mechanisms were replaced. All gates also got GSI gate savers.

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Overview facing north.Overview facing south.
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The northern signal.
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The southern signal.
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The northwestern pedestrian signal. For whatever reason, this received a Style 3.5 mechanism.
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The northeastern pedestrian signal.
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The southeastern pedestrian signal.
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The southwestern pedestrian signal.
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The relay bungalow.The grade is all concrete.Track view facing east towards Finley Rd. in Lombard.Track view facing west towards Main St.
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The wayside signal bridge, green for 3 trains all going towards Chicago.
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The crossing in action from the 3rd & 4th videos.