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>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Western Entrance Signal Western Exit Signal Eastern Entrance Signal Eastern Exit Signal
Bell: WCH E-Bell WCH E-Bell WCH E-Bell WCH E-Bell
Base: WCH 5" Single Sided ^ WCH 5" Single Sided ^ WCH 5" Single Sided ^ WCH 5" Single Sided ^
Lights: 4 - 12"x24" WCH w/ GE Dotted LEDs 4 - 12"x24" WCH w/ GE Dotted LEDs 6 - 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 WCH Style 3.5 w/ Old WCH Gate 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 1-46 were taken on July 15, 2019.
Pictures 47-71 were taken on October 27, 2024.
All pictures were taken by Tommy McGowan.
This crossing is located on the UP Springfield Sub or Illinois High Speed Rail Corridor.

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Overview of a 2000s WCH quad gated install facing east. Overview facing west.
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The western entrance signal. All of the main lights at this point were 1st Gen WCH LEDs.
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The eastern entrance signal.
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The western exit signal.
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The eastern exit signal.
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The relay bungalow in the southwest quadrant. The grade is all concrete. Track view facing north towards 1500 Ave. in Lawndale. Track view facing south towards Keokuk St.
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In October 2024, we see all of the WCH LEDs were replaced with GE Dotted LEDs, the gates were replaced, and the DOT tags were turned forward.