Pictures 1-6 were taken in early 2008 by chicagorailfan@yahoo.com.
Pictures 7-56 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 signals are from Safetran, but have Harmon Fading L.E.D. lights inside them. the E-Bell is a 2nd generation WCH electronic bell.
Between 2008 and 2020, a GS Type 2 was added to the southern signal, the crossbucks and track signs were replaced, the Harmon Fading LEDs were replaced with Electro-Tech's LEDs, the old Safetran gate mechanisms were replaced with Siemens ones, the gates were replaced/restriped, the relay bungalow was replaced, and 4 new pedestrian gates were added.
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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. All 4 pedestrian gates have the "Danger Another Train Coming" signs plus speakers on them as this crossing is next to the College Ave. Metra station.
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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 southwest quadrant, S/N 48185.
