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>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Northern Signal Fostoria District Southern Signal Fostoria District Northern Signal Lima District Southern Signal Lima District
Bell: Safetran Mechanical Bell None None Safetran Mechanical Bell
Base: Safetran 5" Single Sided ^ Safetran 4" Single Sided ^ Safetran 4" Single Sided ^ Safetran 5" Single Sided ^
Lights: 4 - 12"x20" Hawker Safetran incandescents 4 - 12"x20" Hawker Safetran incandescents 4 - 12"x20" Hawker Safetran incandescents 6 - 12"x20" Hawker Safetran incandescents
Junction Boxes: Safetran Safetran Safetran Safetran
Gate Lights: 3 - RECO 4" incandescents
 None None 3 - RECO 4" incandescents
Gate Mechanism: Safetran 1990s w/ Standard Mount None None Safetran 1990s w/ Standard Mount
Gate Striping: Vertical Striping N/A N/A Vertical Striping

Pictures 1-45 were taken on August 7, 2017, by Tommy McGowan.
The 1st video was taken on April 22, 2018, by Tommy McGowan.
Pictures 46-49 were taken on April 30, 2025, by Nicholas Miles/Northwestern Ohio Rail Productions.
The 2nd video was taken on October 7, 2023, by Nicholas Miles/Northwestern Ohio Rail Productions.
The 3rd video was taken on February 27, 2025, by Nicholas Miles/Northwestern Ohio Rail Productions.
This crossing is located on the NS Fostoria District and NS Lima District.  The lines join together just east of this crossing.

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Overview of the Fostoria District signals facing south.
 Overview facing north.
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The northern signal.
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The southern signal.
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The relay bungalow on the east side.
 Track view facing west on the Fostoria District at Main St. #1.
 Track view facing east towards TR 109.
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Overview of the Lima District signals facing north.
 Overview facing south.
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The southern signal.
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The northern signal.
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The Lima District's grade is rubber and asphalt.
 Track view facing west towards Main St. #2. Track view facing east towards TR 109.

JUNE 2025 UPDATE: Sir Fluent here. Since Tommy was last out here, a minor change has been made to the crossing.

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On 4-30-25, Nicholas Miles made a return trip to this crossing and discovered both gate arms (for the Fostoria and Lima Districts) were replaced with newer ones.