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>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Eastern Signal Western Signal
Bell: Safetran 2nd Gen Mechanical
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Base: L&W 4" Single Sided
Safetran 4" Single Sided
Light Brackets: Safetran 2 - Safetran
Lights: 4 - 12"x24" Safetran w/ Dialight Ball LEDs
4 - 12"x24" Safetran w/ Dialight Ball LEDs

Pictures 1-19 were taken on November 19, 2023, by Highball Artist.
This crossing is located on the Plymouth & Lincoln Railroad Winnipesaukee Subdivision.
Page created by Highball Artist (with MikeRXRTools 1.0.2).

This crossing and associated street were constructed in 2003. This street previously crossed the track via an overhead bridge about 800 feet north of here. The bridge eventually deteriorated to the point of no return, and a new outlet to Route 3/Union Ave was built crossing the tracks via this crossing. A new pedestrian-only bridge was constructed at the site of the condemned bridge.I am unsure if the Dialight ball LEDs are original to the install or if the crossing originally had Safetran fading LEDs like the others in Laconia, but they have been here since at least 2013, so they could be original, which, interestingly, would make them some of the earliest such lights produced. Note the white strobe light atop the mast, which flashes when the signals are active.

This crossing is operated by the P&L (DBA Granite State Scenic Railway, formerly Hobo & Winnipesaukee Scenic Railroads), but It should be noted excursions from Meredith only operate into downtown Laconia on Sundays in the summer months, and for other special occasions and equipment moves.


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Overview facing east. Overview facing west.
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The eastern signal.
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The western signal.
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The relay case in the southwest quadrant. Track view facing north towards Elm St. Track view facing south towards Messer St. #1.