6 - 12"x24" WCH w/ GE Uniform Look LEDs
2 - 12"x24" WCH w/ GE Pixelated Look LEDs
6 - 12"x24" WCH w/ GE Uniform Look LEDs
2 - 12"x24" WCH w/ GE Pixelated Look LEDs
Junction Boxes:
2 Progress Rail, 1 WCH
2 Progress Rail, 1 WCH
Gate Lights:
4" NEG LEDs
4" NEG LEDs
Gate Mechanism:
WCH Style 4 w/ GSI Gate Saver
WCH Style 4 w/ GSI Gate Saver
Gate Striping:
Vertical Striping
Vertical Striping
Pictures 1-25 and the 1st video were taken on February 2, 2019.
The 2nd video was taken in October 2021 by Kyle B Videography.
Pictures 26-61 were taken on February 24, 2024.
All pictures and the 1st video were taken by Tommy McGowan.
This crossing is located on the South Shore mainline.
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Streetview images from 2007 showing two old WRRS/GRS signals with 12"x20" and 12"x24" lights and a GS E Bell.
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In 2008, the southern signal was replaced with a reused signal. It had 12"x20" lights and a US&S Model 95 mechanism.
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By 2011, the GS E Bell on the northern signal was surprisingly replaced with a WCH Mechanical Bell.
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By 2013, the northern signal was replaced entirely.
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Finally by 2016, the gate on the northern signal was replaced. This setup would remain until late 2018, when the southern signal was replaced entirely again.
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Overview of the 2019 era setup facing north.
Overview facing south.
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The southern signal. This had an L&W base, 12"x20" Safetran Fading LEDs, 4" RECO LEDs, WCH Style 4 gate mechs with older style counterweights.
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The northern signal. This had a similar setup, but with a Safetran base, 2 lights were 12"x24", and it had a 2nd Gen WCH M Bell.
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The relay bungalow in the southeast quadrant.
The grade is rubber and asphalt.
Track view facing west towards Central Ave. in Town of Pines.
By 2021, the gate on the southern signal was replaced as seen in the 2nd video below.
In 2023, as part of the double tracking project for the South Shore, this crossing was completely overhauled with brand new gated cantilevers.
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Overview of the new cantilevers facing north.
Overview facing south.
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The new southern signal.
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The new northern signal.
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The new relay bungalow in the northeast quadrant.
The grade is all asphalt.
Track view facing west towards Central Ave. in Town of Pines.
