MP:  5.95, 10.30, 42.47

 

Updated March 14, 2008

 

Total Accidents:   12
Crossing DOT #s:  258089X, 511638K, 867592J
TOTAL DAILY TRAINS:   40   (ESTIMATED)

 
Page created by: Rich Owens.

These pictures were taken on December 30, 2007.

 

Note: For reference, all Wyandotte crossings start at the West side and go East.

 

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1 is an overview of the crossing form the West side looking East. 2-4 are close-ups of the gated signal, with Harmon 8" lights. The gated signal has a Type 2 GS E-bell, while the mast signal has a Type 1 GS E-bell.

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Crossing ID tag.
A Safetran gate mechanism.
A Harmon junction box cover.
A Harmon signal base.

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Rear view of West side gated signal.
South view.
North view.
Rear view of mast signal.

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13-15 are more views of the mast signal. 16 is the relay case.

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The 2nd track signals.
18-19 are more views of the West side mast signal. This signal has a WRRS Mechanical bell.
Crossing ID tag. I couldn't really read it very well, so I took another picture later on.

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21-22 show more views of the West side mast signal. 23 is a South view, while 24 is a North view.

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25-26 are views of the East side mast signal. Notice the missing visor on the Right light. Shoddy work on Conrails part. This signal has a WCH Mechanical bell.
Front view of East side signal.
A train approaches on the 3rd track.

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29-31 show the West side gated signal starting up.
The train approaches.

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Close-up view of the West side gated signal in action.
3rd track mast signal in action.
Rear view of activated West side gated signal. Notice the rear lights are not flashing. This is because the train isn't on that track.
The train clears.

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The mast signals shut off, and the gates rise. 38 is the 3rd track overview..
More views of the West side mast signal.

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Base on West side mast signal.
Rear view.
South view.
North View. You can see the East side signal. Lights are mounted weird.

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45 is a rear view of the East side signal. It features Safetran 8" lights. 47 shows the signal's base. It has a WCH mechanical bell.
The crossing ID tag that is readable.

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49 shows the relay case for Conrail's 4 mast signals. 50-52 are views of the 4th track mast signal. It has US&S 8" lights.

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The crossing ID tag and rear view of mast signal.
55 is a South view, while 56 is a North view.

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57-60 are views of the East side Gated signal. It has a Model 75 gate mechanism. If you look closely, you will notice something odd about this signal.

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It's placed right behind a telephone pole! The lights are ugly, but effective in this situation. 63 is the relay case for the 4th track signals.
CLICK THE ICON TO THE LEFT TO HEAR THE CROSSING IN ACTION.
(RECORDED MARCH 9, 2008)