MP: 351.39

Updated December 2024

Total Accidents:  4
Crossing DOT #:  509563N
TOTAL DAILY TRAINS:  90   (AS OF 2017)

>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Northern Signal Southern Signal
Bell: None GS Type 3 E-Bell
Base: Harmon 5" Single Sided > Siemens 5" Double Sided ^
Lights: 4 - 12"x20" Safetran w/ GE Uniform Look LEDs 4 - 12"x20" Safetran w/ GE Uniform Look LEDs
Junction Box: Safetran Safetran
Gate Lights: 3 - 4" RECO LEDs 3 - 4" RECO LEDs
Gate Mechanism: WCH Style 3 w/ Standard Mount Siemens Imprinted w/ NEG 1 Way Saver
Gate Striping: Vertical Striping Vertical Striping

Pictures 1-25 were taken on November 9, 2018.
Pictures 26-44 and the video were taken on April 24, 2023.
All pictures and video were taken by Tommy McGowan.
This crossing is located on the NS Chicago Line.

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PUCO pictures from late 90s or early 2000s showing two Conrail signals with 8" lights, WCH gate mechanisms, and a Safetran Hybrid Bell. By 2018, the crossbucks and gates were replaced, track signs were added, and the Hybrid was replaced by a GS E-Bell.
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Overview of 2 Conrail signals facing south.
 Overview facing north.
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The northern signal. Both signals had Harmon bases, 4" NEG incandescents, WCH Style 3 gate mechanisms, and mostly 8" Safetran incandescents at this time.
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The southern signal. This signal had the one exception with an 8" WCH incandescent mixed in, plus it had a GS E Bell.
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The relay bungalow in the southwest quadrant.
 The grade is rubber and asphalt.
 Track view facing west towards US 6.
 Track view facing east towards Township Rd. 7.

In June 2022, a storm came through the area, and a bolt of lightning struck a power line near the crossing. Somehow, this caused a train to snag on the power lines and knock down several poles and the southern signal of the crossing. Afterwards, NS installed a new Siemens signal on the south, and the northern signal was kept and its lights upgraded to LED. Click here to see an article on the incident.

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Overview of the updated setup facing south. Overview facing north.
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The updated northern signal.
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The brand new southern signal.