Total Accidents:
4 Crossing DOT #: 509499S TOTAL DAILY
TRAINS: 90 (AS OF 2017)
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Northern Signal
Southern Signal
Bell:
GS Type 3 E-Bell
None
Base:
Safetran 5" Single Sided ^
WCH 5" Single Sided >
Lights:
4 - 12"x20" Safetran w/ GE Uniform Look LEDs
4 - 12"x24" Hawker Safetran w/ GE Uniform Look LEDs
Junction Box:
Safetran
Safetran
Gate Lights:
3 - 4" RECO LEDs
3 - 4" RECO LEDs
Gate Mechanism:
Safetran 2000s w/ NEG 1 Way Saver
WCH Style 3 w/ NEG 1 Way Saver
Gate Striping:
Vertical Striping
Vertical Striping
Pictures 1-30 were taken on October 24, 2018.
The 1st video was taken on February 10, 2024, by Nicholas Miles.
Pictures 31-45 were taken on April 9, 2025.
The 2nd video was taken on December 10, 2025.
All pictures and videos were taken by Tommy McGowan unless noted.
This crossing is located on the NS Chicago Line.
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PUCO pictures from the late 90s or early 2000s showing two late Conrail signals with 12"x24" incandescents, WCH gate mechanisms, and a Safetran Hybrid Bell. By 2018, the northern signal was replaced entirely, likely happening in the mid to late 2000s.
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Overview of 2 gated signals facing south.
Overview facing north.
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The northern signal. This had an older GS E-Bell at the time, likely Type 2.
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The southern signal. All main lights on both signals were incandescent at this point.
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The relay bungalow in the southeast quadrant.
The grade is rubber and asphalt.
Track view facing west towards County Rd. 11 in Wauseon.
The side track's grade is also rubber and asphalt.
Track view facing west into Worthington Industries.
Track view facing east towards North Star.
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Switchers located inside the North Star steel plant.
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In April 2025, we see all of the lights were upgraded to LED, the older GS bell was replaced by a GS Type 3, and the southern signal's gate and crossbuck were replaced. In the 2nd video below, you can see the northern signal's gate was replaced as well by December 2025.
