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174956R

>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Northern Signal Southern Signal
Bell: WCH Type 4 E-Bell GS Type 2 E-Bell
Base: WCH 5" Single Sided ^ WCH 5" Single Sided ^
Lights: 6 - 12"x20" WCH w/ Electro-Tech's LEDs 4 - 12"x24" WCH w/ Electro-Tech's LEDs
Junction Boxes: WRRS WCH
Gate Lights: 4" RECO LEDs 4" RECO LEDs
Gate Mechanism: WCH Style 3.5 w/ GSI Gate Saver WCH Style 4 w/ WCH Gate Saver
Gate Striping: Vertical Striping Vertical Striping


>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Northwestern Pedestrian Gate Northeastern Pedestrian Gate Southwestern Pedestrian Gate Southeastern Pedestrian Gate
Base: WCH 5" Single Sided > WCH 5" Single Sided ^ WCH 5" Single Sided < WCH 5" Single Sided ^
Gate Mechanism: WCH Style 4 WCH Style 4 WCH Style 4 WCH Style 4
Gate Striping: Vertical Striping Vertical Striping Vertical Striping Vertical Striping

Pictures 1-6 were taken in early 2008 by chicagorailfan@yahoo.com.
Pictures 7-50 and the video were taken on November 20, 2020, by Tommy McGowan.
This crossing is located on the UP Geneva Sub or Metra UP West Line.

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The crossing is in action with WCH 12"x20" lights with Aurora clear L.E.D. lights. There is one 1st Generation WCH electronic bell.

An overview of the crossing.

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Another overview.

More activation shots.


In the late 2000s, the southern signal was replaced with a newer WCH signal with 2nd Gen WCH LEDs.
In the mid 2010s, all the lights were replaced with Electro-Tech's LEDs, including the newer 2nd Gen WCH LEDs.
In the mid 2010s, a GS Type 2 was added to the southern signal and the WCH E-Bell eventually went scratchy and was replaced.
Also in the mid 2010s, 4 new pedestrian gates were added around the crossing.
All gates were restriped/replaced as well.

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Overview of the updated setup facing north. Overview facing south.
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The southern signal.
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The northern signal.
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The northwestern pedestrian gate.
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The northeastern pedestrian gate.
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The southwestern pedestrian gate.
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The southeastern pedestrian gate.
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The PTMW relay bungalow in the northeast quadrant, S/N 62445. The grade is all concrete. Track view facing west at Main St. Track view facing east towards Washington St.
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A newer wayside signal bridge next to the crossing, which guards the crossovers seen in the background.