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>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Western Signal Eastern Signal
Bell: GS Type 3 E-Bell None
Base: Siemens 5" Single Sided ^ Siemens 5" Single Sided ^
Lights: 4 - 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 1-27 were taken on May 7, 2019.
The 1st video was taken on April 7, 2020.
Pictures 28-54 and the 2nd video were taken on February 2, 2021.
The 3rd video was taken on August 18, 2022.
All pictures and 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 facing east.
Overview facing west.
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The western signal. Both signals had 12"x20" WCH frames with Dialight Ball LEDs and WCH Style 3 gate mechanisms, although one frame on this signal was FS. This signal also had a GS Type 2 E-Bell.
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The eastern signal.
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The relay bungalow in the southeast quadrant.
The western track's grade is all concrete and the eastern track's is all wood.
Track view facing west towards Knox Highway 9 in Galesburg.
Track view facing east towards Willard St.

In late 2020, these signals were replaced with brand new Siemens signals.

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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.
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The relay bungalow in the southeast quadrant.
The grade is now all concrete. Track view facing west towards Knox Highway 9 in Galesburg.
Track view facing east towards Willard St.