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289104H

>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Western Signal Eastern Signal
Bell: None Siemens E-Bell Low Tone
Base: Siemens 5" Single Sided > Siemens 5" Single Sided >
Lights: 4 - 12"x24" Safetran w/ GE Uniform Look LEDs 4 - 12"x24" Safetran w/ GE Uniform Look LEDs
Junction Box: Safetran Safetran
Gate Lights: 4" RECO 4" RECO
Gate Mechanism: Siemens Imprinted w/ New NEG 2 Way Saver Siemens Imprinted w/ New NEG 2 Way Saver
Gate Striping: Vertical Striping Vertical Striping

Pictures 1-27 were taken on August 4, 2020.
Pictures 28-65 were taken on September 20, 2024.
All pictures were taken by Tommy McGowan.
This crossing is located on the CN Champaign Sub.

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Overview of 2 gated signals facing east. Overview facing west.
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The western signal. This had a Safetran base, 12"x24" Safetran frames with Dialight Ball LEDs, 4" RECO gate lights, and a Safetran 1980s gate mechanism.
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The eastern signal. This had a Safetran base, three 12"x24" Hawker Safetran and three 12"x24" Safetran frames with Dialight Ball LEDs, 4" RECO lights, Safetran 1980s mechanism, and a low tone Siemens E-Bell.
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The relay bungalow in the northwest quadrant. The grade is all wood. Track view facing north towards Lincoln St. Track view facing south towards CR 100 N.

In 2024, both signals were replaced with new Siemens signals. In the process though, CN did something odd.

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Overview of the new signals facing east. Overview facing west.
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The new western signal.
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The new eastern signal. Note the new foundation.
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The same relay bungalow in the northwest quadrant. The grade is all rubber. Track view facing north towards Lincoln St. Track view facing south towards CR 100 N.
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So in the process of installing new signals, CN decided to move the eastern signal closer to the mainline, and in the process, new crossbucks were installed for the side track. The side track is no longer used, hence why the eastern signal was moved.
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The siding grade is all wood. Track view facing north. Track view facing south.