MP: 32.78

Updated December 2024

Total Accidents:   0
Crossing DOT #:  870446G
TOTAL DAILY TRAINS:  44   (AS OF 2018)

>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Northern Side Signal Northern Main Signal
Bell: GS Type 2 E-Bell NEG E-Bell
Base: L&W 5" Single Sided ^ L&W 5" Single Sided ^
Lights: 4 - 12"x20" Safetran w/ Safetran Fading LEDs 6 - 12"x20" Safetran w/ Safetran Fading LEDs
Junction Box: L&W L&W
Gate Lights: 3 - 4" RECO LEDs 3 - 4" RECO LEDs
Gate Mechanism: WCH Style 4 w/ GSI Gate Saver WCH Style 4 w/ GSI Gate Saver
Gate Striping: Vertical Striping Vertical Striping

Pictures 1-21 and the 1st video were taken on December 5, 2015.
Pictures 22-48 and the 2nd video were taken on April 6, 2019.
The 3rd video was taken in October 2021 by Kyle B Videography.
All pictures and the 1st two videos were taken by Tommy McGowan.
This crossing is located on the South Shore mainline.

Note:  this is actually a one way street, but the signals are set up as if it is a two way.  The northern signal is the correct side.

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Low quality Streetview images from 2007 showing two old gateless signals with 12"x20" Safetran Fading LEDs and a Griswold/RACO Mechanical Bell. By 2013, these were replaced with new gateless signals.
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Overview of 2 gateless signals facing south.
Overview facing north.
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The northern signal.
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The southern signal.  This signal is on the wrong side.  This street probably used to be two way at one point.
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The relay bungalow in the southwest quadrant.
The grade is rubber and asphalt.
Track view facing west at Grace St.
Track view facing east at Pleasant Ave.

In 2018, the northern signal was moved closer to the tracks, received an NEG E-Bell, and had one pair of its sidelights removed.   The southern signal was also moved to the correct side.
At the same time, both signals received gates.

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Overview of the changed setup facing south.
Overview facing north.
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The northern side signal, formerly the southern signal.  This is pretty much the same other than having the gate added.
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The northern main signal.  This had one pair of sidelights removed due to the road paralleling the tracks closing to the west of this crossing.
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The relay bungalow in the southwest quadrant.
The grade is rubber and asphalt.
Track view facing west at Grace St.
Track view facing east at Pleasant Ave.