MP: BIA154.15
MP: 505.61

Created June 2026

Total Accidents:   6
Crossing DOT #:  156099V
TOTAL DAILY TRAINS:  64   (AS OF 2026)

>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Northern Signal Southern Signal
Bell: NEG E-Bell GS E-Bell
Base: WCH 5" Double Sided ^ Siemens 5" Double Sided ^
Lights: 4 - 12"x24" WCH w/ 2nd Gen WCH LEDs 4 - 12"x20" Safetran w/ GE Uniform Look LEDs
Junction Box: WCH w/ Bell Mount Safetran
Gate Lights: 3 - 4" NEG LEDs 3 - 4" RECO
Gate Mechanism: Siemens Sticker Style 1 w/ NEG 1 Way Saver Invensys Rail w/ NEG 1 Way Saver
Gate Striping: Vertical Striping Vertical Striping

All pictures were taken on December 11, 2025, by Tommy McGowan.
This crossing is located on the CSX Lake Sub and NS Chicago Line.

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INDOT pictures from 2001 showing a then newer CSX signal with 12"x24" lights, Safetran gate mechanism, and a GS E-Bell, plus a Conrail era signal with 12"x24" lights, an older Safetran gate mechanism, and a WCH M-Bell.
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By 2011, the southern signal's bell was replaced with a GS E-Bell, and one of the lights was replaced with a 12"x20" light. By 2018, both CSX and NS installed new respective signals on each side.
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Overview of the newer signals facing south. Overview facing north.
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The northern CSX signal.
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The southern NS signal.
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The CSX relay bungalow in the northeast quadrant. The CSX grade is all concrete. CSX track view facing west towards 117th St. CSX track view facing east towards Clark Rd. #1 in Gary.
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The NS relay bungalow in the northeast quadrant. The NS grade is rubber and asphalt. NS track view facing west towards 117th St. NS track view facing east towards Clark Rd. #3 in Gary.