>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Northern Signal Southern Signal
Bell: GS Type 3 E Bell GS Type 3 E Bell
Base: Siemens 5" Single Sided > Siemens 5" Single Sided >
Lights: 6 - 12"x24" Safetran w/ Dialight Ball LEDs 6 - 12"x24" Safetran w/ Dialight Ball LEDs
Junction Boxes: Safetran Safetran
Gate Lights: 4" RECO LEDs 4" RECO LEDs
Gate Mechanism: Siemens Imprinted w/ GSI Gate Saver Siemens Imprinted w/ GSI Gate Saver
Gate Striping: Vertical Striping Vertical Striping

Pictures 1-31 were taken on February 23, 2013.
Pictures 32-61 were taken on February 2, 2017.
The 1st video was taken on December 27, 2019.
The 2nd video was taken on March 6, 2022.
Pictures 62-63 were taken on April 5, 2023.
Picture 64 was taken on May 8, 2023.
Pictures 65-76 and the 3rd video were taken on May 15, 2023.
Pictures 77-86 were taken on June 5, 2023.
Pictures 87-89 were taken on June 13, 2023.
Pictures 90-106 were taken on June 16, 2023.
Pictures 107-149 were taken on June 30, 2023.
The 4th video was taken on July 2, 2023.
Pictures 150-156 were taken on July 18, 2023.
All pictures and the videos were taken by Tommy McGowan.
This crossing is located on the BNSF Mendota Sub.

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Overview of 2 older gated signals looking south.
Faraway overview looking north.
Closer overview.
Side view from the west.
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The northern signal. This signal was moved closer to the mainline in the early to mid 2000s after side tracks were removed.
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The southern signal.
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The relay bungalow in the southwest quadrant.
The side track has a full rubber grade
The 2 main tracks have full concrete grades.
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Track view looking west towards Main St.Track view facing east towards County Road 1800 N. in Malden. Looking down the side track to the east.
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A BN "No Trespassing" sign.
A side view of the crossing in action.  I shot this while I was walking towards the crossing from Main St.

In 2015, blue DOT signs were added and the crossbucks and track signs were replaced.

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Overview of the updated setup facing south.
 Overview facing north.
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The southern signal. This signal had all Dialight Ball LEDs with 2 FS frames and 4 WCH frames, Western Cullens Hayes Inc. gate mech, and a GS Type 2 E Bell.
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The southern signal. This had all Dialight Ball LEDs with 5 FS frames and 1 WCH frame, Western Cullens Hayes Inc. gate mech, and a GS Type 2 E Bell.
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The relay bungalow in the southwest quadrant.
 The main tracks' grades are all concrete.
 The side track's grade are all rubber.
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Track view facing west at Main St.
 Track view facing east towards County Road 1800 N. in Malden.
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In April 2023, we see a new bungalow for this crossing sitting by the Amtrak station along with new foundations, an obvious sign of things to come.
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As of May 8th, the bungalow was still at the station.
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On May 15th, we see work was starting on the crossing. At this point, there were markings around the crossing and new gravel sitting off to the side.
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On June 5th, we see conduit was installed all around the crossing. At this point the bungalow was still not in place.
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One June 13th, we see the new signals were sitting by the Amtrak station awaiting installation.
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On June 16th, we see the new foundations and new bungalow were installed. The guard rail in front of the southern signal was also removed at this point. By June 30th, the new signals were installed and activated.
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Overview of the new setup facing north. Overview facing south.
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The southern signal.
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The southern signal.
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The relay bungalow in the northwest quadrant. The main grade is all concrete. Track view facing west at Main St.
 Track view facing east towards County Road 1800 N. in Malden.
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The old bungalow was still in place. The northern signal was cut from its base, leaving the foundation and base in place.
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The old signals were sitting by the Amtrak station along with the old pedestrian gates from IL 26.
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On July 18th, we see the old bungalow and founations were removed.