MP: CG124.83

Updated December 2024

Total Accidents:  4
Crossing DOT #:  232080L
TOTAL DAILY TRAINS:  6   (AS OF 2019)

>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Northern Signal Southern Signal
Bell: NEG E-Bell NEG E-Bell
Cantilever: Progress Rail Cantilever Progress Rail Cantilever
Lights: 8 - 12"x24" WCH w/ Leotek EV LEDs 8 - 12"x24" WCH w/ Leotek EV LEDs
Junction Boxes: Progress Rail Progress Rail
Gate Lights: 3 - 4" RECO 3 - 4" RECO
Gate Mechanism: Siemens Imprinted w/ Cantilever Mount Siemens Imprinted w/ Cantilever Mount
Gate Striping: Vertical Striping Vertical Striping

Pictures 1-21 were taken on January 4, 2020.
Pictures 22-37 and the video were taken on November 9, 2020.
Pictures 38-71 were taken on March 30, 2024.
All pictures and video were taken by Tommy McGowan.
This crossing is located on the CSX Grand Rapids Sub.

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Overview of 2 endangered gateless signals facing south.
 Overview facing north. Note the conduit around the crossing.
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The northern signal. This had a WCH base and 8" WRRS incandescents.
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The southern signal. This had a RACO base, Two 8" WRRS incandescents, one 8" WCH incandescent, and one 8" GRS incandescent.
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The relay bungalow in the southwest quadrant.
 The grade is wood and asphalt.
 Track view facing east towards Jackson St.
 Track view facing west towards Franklin St.
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In November 2020, we see CSX was in the process of replacing the signals here. New cantilevers had been erected but not yet activated. A new bungalow was also installed.
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An interesting sticker, plus a closeup of the antennas on the new bungalow. By early 2021, the new cantilevers were activated.
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Overview of the finished setup facing south. Overview facing north.
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The new northern signal.
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The new southern signal.
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The new relay bungalow in the southwest quadrant.
 The grade is now rubber and asphalt.
 Track view facing east towards Jackson St.
 Track view facing west towards Franklin St.