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377204E

 

>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Eastern Signal Eastern Median Signal Western Signal Western Median Signal
Bell: WCH E-Bell
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 GS Type 2 E-Bell
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Cantilever: Premier Products
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 Harmon Harmon
Base: N/A
 MI 4" Single Sided
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Light Brackets: 2 - Harmon
 WRRS
 4 - Harmon 3 - Harmon
Lights: 6 - 12"x24" Harmon w/ Harmon Fading LEDs
 4 - 12"x20" WCH w/ GS LEDs 10 - 12"x24" Harmon w/ Harmon Fading LEDs 8 - 12"x24" Harmon w/ Harmon Fading LEDs


Pictures 1-15 were taken on August 16, 2008, by Michael Gillson.

Pictures 16-53 were taken on July 29, 2024, by Hopen111.

This crossing is located on the IAIS Grimes Branch.

 

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This is interesting...
The Westbound cantilever signal has WCH 12"x20" and 12"x24" incandescent lights. The cantilever is from Premier Products.

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The Eastbound cantilever signal has 12"x24" Progress Rail frames with Harmon fading LEDs.

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This is a Lincoln Industries cantilever.
There are two mechanical bells at this crossing, both are WCH.

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The median signals have WCH 12"x24" incandescent lights. There's also a 4" gate light on one of the median signals.
Facing East.

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Track view, facing Northwest.
Track view, facing Southeast.


A return visit in July 2024 by Hopen111 shows many changes have occurred.

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Overview facing east. Overview facing west. The sidewalk has changed quite a bit. The fence here was removed and a yellow yield signs were installed.
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The eastern signal. The WCH mechanical bell here was replaced by a WCH electronic one very recently.
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The eastern median signal. The gate light on top is gone now.
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The western signal. The entire cantilever was replaced with a Harmon one when a 2nd left turn lane was added.
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The western median signal. The signal here was also replaced for the same reason above.
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The relay bungalow in the northeast quadrant. The grade is concrete and asphalt only on the northern sidewalk.
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Track view facing northwest towards Aurora Ave. Track view facing southeast towards 100th St.
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The crossing in action! IAIS 702 leads long hood foward pulling only one car! The crossing also malfunctions once it has passed.