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>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Western Signal Eastern Signal
Bell: GS Type 3 E-Bell GS Type 3 E-Bell
Base: Siemens 5" Single Sided > Siemens 5" Single Sided >
Lights: 4 - 12"x24" Safetran w/ Dialight Ball LEDs 4 - 12"x24" Safetran w/ Dialight Ball LEDs
Junction Box: Safetran Safetran
Gate Lights: 4" RECO LEDs 4" RECO LEDs
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 1-25 were taken on January 14, 2016.
The video was taken on July 7, 2020.
Pictures 26-52 were taken on July 14, 2023.
All pictures and video were taken by Tommy McGowan.
This crossing is located on the BNSF Aurora Sub.

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Overview of 2 gated signals facing east.
 Overview facing west.
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The western signal. Both signals had Safetran bases, 12"x20" Hawker Safetran frames with Dialight Ball LEDs, 4" RECO LEDs, and Safetran 1980s gate mechanisms.
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The eastern signal. This had a GS Type 2 E-Bell.
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The relay bungalow in the southeast quadrant.
 The grade is all wood.
 Track view facing north towards Steam Plant Rd. #1 in Rochelle.
 Track view facing south towards Steward Rd.

By 2020, the gates were restriped or replaced, which you can see in the video below.
In 2022, these signals were replaced with brand new Siemens signals.

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Overview of the new Siemens signals facing east.
 Overview facing west.
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The new western signal.
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The new eastern signal.
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The relay bungalow in the southeast quadrant.
 The grade is all wood.
 Track view facing north towards Steam Plant Rd. #1 in Rochelle.
 Track view facing south towards Steward Rd.