24.85


174958E

>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Southern Signal
Bell: WCH Type 3 E-Bell Gen 1
Base: WCH 5" Single Sided ^
Lights: 4 - 12"x20" WCH w/ Electro-Tech's LEDs
Junction Box: WRRS
Gate Lights: 4" RECO LEDs
Gate Mechanism: WCH Style 3.5 w/ WCH Gate Saver
Gate Striping: Vertical Striping


>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Northwestern Pedestrian Gate Northeastern Pedestrian Gate Southwestern Pedestrian Gate Southeastern Pedestrian Gate
Bell: WCH Type 3 E-Bell None None None
Base: Safetran 5" Single Sided V Safetran 5" Single Sided V Safetran 5" Single Sided ^ Safetran 5" Single Sided ^
Lights: 4 - 12"x24" Safetran w/ Electro-Tech's LEDs None 2 - 12"x20" WCH w/ Electro-Tech's LEDs None
Junction Box: Safetran None WRRS None
Gate Mechanism: Safetran 1990s w/ Wishbone Mount Safetran 1980s w/ Wishbone Mount Safetran 1990s w/ Wishbone Mount Safetran 2000s w/ Wishbone Mount
Gate Striping: Vertical Striping Vertical Striping Vertical Striping Vertical Striping

Pictures 1-7 were taken in early 2008 by chicagorailfan@yahoo.com.
Pictures 8-46 and the 1st and 2nd videos were taken on November 20, 2020, by Tommy McGowan.
Pictures 47-90 and the 3rd video were taken on June 5, 2022, by freebrickproductions.
This crossing is located on the UP Geneva Sub or Metra UP West Line.

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An overview of the crossing.

The main signal for traffic.
A side signal for pedestrians. This replaced an EM signal in the early 2000s
A side look at the main signal.

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This signal used to be 8" WRRS lights up until 2001. Now they are Safetran 12"x24" lights with Electro-Tech's LEDs.

These two pedestrian gates have no lights or signs.

Another closeup of this signal. Note the "3 Track" sign and the Model 85 Safetran gate mechanism.

Between 2008 and 2020, all crossbucks and track signs were replaced, the gates were replaced/restriped, the Safetran Model 85 mechanism on the northwestern pedestrian gate was replaced with a used Safetran 1990s one, and a WCH Type 3 was also added to that same pedestrian gate. The relay bungalow was also replaced.

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Overview of the updated setup facing north. Overview facing south.
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The lone southern 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 northwest quadrant, S/N 62439. The grade is all concrete. Track view facing west at Wheaton Ave. Track view facing east at Main St.
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Action shots taken by freebrickproductions. Nothing appears to have changed with the signals.