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142250E

>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Western Signal Eastern Signal
Bell: NEG E-Bell NEG E-Bell (Soft Tone)
Base: Safetran 5" Single Sided ^ WCH 5" Single Sided ^
Lights: 4 - 12"x24" Safetran w/ Leotek EV LEDs 4 - 12"x24" Hawker Safetran w/ Leotek EV LEDs
Junction Box: Safetran Safetran
Gate Lights: 3 - NEG 4" LEDs
 2 - RECO 4" LEDs
1 - NEG 4" LEDs
Gate Mechanism: Safetran 1980s w/ Standard Mount Safetran 1990s w/ Standard Mount
Gate Striping: Vertical Striping Vertical Striping

Pictures 1-25 were taken on September 21, 2016, by Tommy McGowan.
Pictures 26-37 and the 1st video were taken on April 7, 2023, by Tommy McGowan.
The 2nd video was taken on October 7, 2023, by Nicholas Miles/Northwestern Ohio Rail Productions.
The 3rd video was taken on February 29, 2024, by Nicholas Miles/Northwestern Ohio Rail Productions.
Pictures 38-41 were taken on July 27, 2025, by Nicholas Miles/Northwestern Ohio Rail Productions.
This crossing is located on the CSX Willard Sub.

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Overview of 2 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 in the southeast quadrant.
 The grade is rubber and asphalt.
 Track view facing west at Township Rd. 257.
 Track view facing east towards Twp. Rd. 261 #1.
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In April 2023, we see the lights were upgraded to LED. However, since I was in a hurry, what I didn't realize is the western signal was actually replaced entirely. The "new" signal is a reused 1980s Safetran signal, likely from Vine St. after that crossing closed. I don't know why this signal was replaced, but likely it was due to being knocked down. The eastern signal's gate was also replaced.

NOVEMBER 2025 UPDATE: Sir Fluent here. Since Tommy was last out here, 2 minor changes were made to the crossing.

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In July 2025, Nicholas Miles discovered the dead NEG E-Bell on the western signal was replaced with a new NEG E-Bell, and one of the gate lights on the eastern signal was replaced with an NEG LED gate light.