MP:  232.647

 

Created October 31, 2022

 

Total Accidents:   6
Crossing DOT #:  305900L
TOTAL DAILY TRAINS:   5   (AS OF 2022)

 

>>>>>>>>>>>>>>	Western Signal	Eastern Signal
Bell:	General Signals E-Bell	General Signals E-Bell
Base:	Safetran	Safetran
Lights:	6 - 12"x24" Safetran w/ Leotek EV series LEDs	4 - 12"x24" Safetran w/ Leotek EV series LEDs
Gatelights:	NEG Clear LEDs	NEG Clear LEDs
Gate Mechanism:	Siemens Imprinted	Siemens Imprinted
Gate Striping:	Vertical Striping	Vertical Striping

 

Page created by: freebrickproductions

This crossing is located on the CPKC Artesia Subdivision.

 

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Overviews of the crossing.		The first signal.

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It has a Safetran base.	The emergency information.	This signal has all Safetran 12x24 inch lights.

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The bell here is a Safetran mechanical bell!		The second signal.

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It has another Safetran base.	The emergency information.	It has all Harmon 12x20 inch lights with Leotek EV Series LEDs.

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The relay case.	Conduit can be found all around the crossing for an upgrade that would be coming soon.

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Looking northeast towards Main Street.	Looking southwest towards Alt. US 45/MS 25 #2.	The crossing activates!

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A northbound KCS local freight comes through with a trio of GP40-3s for power.

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The train passes.

 

On June 2, 2023, Ethan the Railfanner made a return trip to this crossing for closeups of the new signals that replaced the older gateless masts.

 

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Overview of 2 newer gated signals facing east.	Overview facing west.

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The western signal.

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The eastern signal.

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The relay bungalow.	Track view facing south towards Alt. US 45/MS 25 #2.	Track view facing north towards Main Street.

 

 

Pictures 1-56 and the video were taken on 7-25-21 by freebrickproductions.

Pictures 57-78 wre taken on 6-2-23 by Ethan the Railfanner.