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290978H

>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Northern Entrance Signal Northern Exit Signal Southern Entrance Signal Southern Exit Signal
Bell: WCH E-Bell WCH E-Bell WCH E-Bell WCH E-Bell
Base: Siemens 5" Double Sided ^ Siemens 5" Double Sided ^ WCH 5" Double Sided ^ WCH 5" Double Sided ^
Lights: 4 - 12"x24" WCH w/ GE Dotted LEDs 4 - 12"x24" WCH w/ GE Dotted LEDs 4 - 12"x24" WCH w/ GE Dotted LEDs 4 - 12"x24" WCH w/ GE Dotted LEDs
Junction Boxes: WRRS WRRS WRRS WRRS
Gate Lights: NEG Clear LEDs NEG Clear LEDs NEG Clear LEDs NEG Clear LEDs
Gate Mechanism: WCH Style 3.5 w/ Old WCH Gate Saver Siemens Imprinted w/ New NEG 2 Way Saver WCH Style 3.5 w/ Old WCH Gate Saver WCH Style 3.5 w/ Old WCH Gate Saver
Gate Striping: Vertical Striping Vertical Striping Vertical Striping Vertical Striping

Pictures 1-45 were taken on July 15, 2019.
Pictures 46-72 were taken on October 28, 2024.
All pictures were taken by Tommy McGowan.
This crossing is located on the UP Springfield Sub, part of the Illinois High Speed Rail Corridor.

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Overview of a 2000s WCH quad gated setup facing south. Overview facing north.
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The northern entrance signal. All 4 signals had 1st Gen WCH LEDs at this time.
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The southern entrance signal.
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The northern exit signal.
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The southern exit signal.
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The relay bungalow in the southeast quadrant. The grade is all concrete. Track view facing north towards Main St. Track view facing south towards 1500 Ave.
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Newer wayside signal next to the crossing.
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In October 2024, we see all of the 1st Gen WCH LEDs were replaced with GE Dotted LEDs. The northern exit signal also had its WCH gate mechanism replaced with a Siemens mechanism. The ENS tags were also turned forward.