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>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Western Signal Eastern Signal
Bell: WCH Mechanical Bell 2nd Gen WCH Mechanical Bell 2nd Gen
Cantilever: Fabricated Metals Cantilever Fabricated Metals Cantilever
Mast Base: Siemens 5" Double Sided ^ Siemens 5" Double Sided ^
Lights: 8 - 12"x24" WCH w/ Harmon Fading LEDs
2 - 12"x24" Safetran w/ Harmon Fading LEDs		 8 - 12"x24" WCH w/ Harmon Fading LEDs
2 - 12"x24" Safetran w/ Harmon Fading LEDs
Junction Boxes: 3 WRRS, 1 Safetran 3 WRRS, 1 Safetran
Gate Lights: 4" RECO LEDs 4" RECO LEDs
Gate Mechanism: Siemens Imprinted w/ Standard Mount Siemens Imprinted w/ Standard Mount
Gate Striping: Diagonal Striping Diagonal Striping

The 1st video was taken on October 29, 2019.
Pictures 1-44 and the 2nd video were taken on November 2, 2019.
Pictures 45-71 were taken on January 25, 2025.
The 3rd video was taken on January 27, 2025.
This crossing is located on the Metra Rock Island District.

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Overview of 2 gated cantilevers facing east. Overview facing west.
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The western signal. The gate masts had Safetran bases, 4" RECO LEDs, and Safetran 2000s gate mechanisms.
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The eastern signal.
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The relay case and a new relay bungalow in the southwest quadrant. The grade is concrete, rubber, and asphalt. Track view facing west towards 147th St. in Midlothian. Track view facing east towards Grove St. in Blue Island.
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The side track grade is rubber and asphalt. Track view facing west towards 147th St. in Midlothian. Track view facing east towards Broadway St. in Blue Island.
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Some additional views of the old Rock Island era searchlights soon to be replaced, although as of June 2021, the new signals have not been cut over yet.
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In January 2025, we see both gate masts were replaced with newer Siemens masts. In the process, new rear lighs were installed, and 2 of the lights on each cantilever were removed.
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The relay bungalow had also been activated, and the newer wayside signals are also now active.
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An old gate was seen sitting east of the crossing.