MP:  A458.770

 

Created August 25, 2020

 

Total Accidents:   3
Crossing DOT #:  732041B
TOTAL DAILY TRAINS:   20   (AS OF 2019)

 

Page created by: freebrickproductions

 

This crossing is located on the NS Memphis District West End.

 

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Overviews of the crossing.
The first signal.

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It's a Safetran WT/F cantilever!
The emergency information and a DOT tag.

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The Safetran gate mech on this signal is mounted on an extension on the front of the mast!
The mast lights are all Safetran 12x20 inch lights.

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The overhead lights are more Safetran 12x20s.
This signal has a General Signals Type 1 e-bell!
This signal uses NEG gate lights.
The second signal.

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It's another Safetran WT/F cantilever!

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The emergency information and a DOT tag.
The Safetran gate mech on this signal is also mounted on an extension on the front of the mast!

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This signal uses even more Safetran 12x20 inch lights.

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NEG LED gate lights can be found over here.
The relay case.
Looking southeast towards Taylor Street.
Looking northwest towards Fillmore Street.

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The crossing activates!

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An empty coal train comes through with a BNSF ES44AC leading a BNSF SD70ACe.

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The rear DPUs are a pair of BNSF SD70MACs!
The gates begin to rise.

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Page section added by Ethan the Railfanner:

 

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On April 12, 2023, freebrickproductions made a return trip to this crossing to find that the southern signal's gatelights have been replaced with 4" RECO LEDs.

 

 

Pictures 1-68 and the video were taken on 2-12-19.

Pictures 69-72 were taken on 4-12-23.