MP:  79.81

 

Updated November 2025

 

Total Accidents:   1
Crossing DOT #:  518431C
TOTAL DAILY TRAINS:   13   (AS OF 2024)

 

>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Eastern Signal Western Signal
Bell: Safetran Hybrid Bell (Dead)
Safetran Hybrid Bell (Nearly Dead)
Base: WCH 5" Single Sided
WCH 5" Single Sided
Light Frames:

4 - 12"x24" Safetran incandescents

2 - 8"x20" Safetran incandescents

4 - 12"x24" Safetran incandescents

Light Brackets:
Safetran
1 - Safetran
1 - PPI
Gate Lights: 3 - NEG 4" incandescents
3 - RECO 4" LEDs
Gate Mechanism: WCH Style 3 w/ Standard Mount
WCH Style 3 w/ Standard Mount
Gate Striping: Diagonal Striping
Vertical Striping

 

Page created by: Ethan the Railfanner

Pictures 1-32 were taken on March 9, 2024, by Sir Fluent.
Pictures 33-61 and the video were taken on August 14, 2025, by Nicholas Miles/Northwestern Ohio Rail Productions.

This crossing is located on the CSX Mt. Victory Subdivision.

 

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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 with a Safetran box.

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Track view facing south towards Harding Way.
Track view facing north towards Sherman Street.
The old Galion railroad depot stands near the crossing.

NOVEMBER 2025 UPDATE: Sir Fluent here. Since I really didn't like my attempt of photographing this crossing back in 2024, Nicholas Miles came back out here to re-document this crossing.
 

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Overview of the same setup 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.
This crossing's grade is made of wood.
Track view facing north towards Sherman Street.
Track view facing south towards Harding Way.

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The Galion Big Four Depot still stands near the crossing.

As you can hear in the video below, it seems like both bells have kicked the bucket and are now dead. The Western Signal's bell only gets a few rings before it goes out completely.