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481525U

>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Western Signal Eastern Signal
Bell: None Safetran Mechanical Bell
Base: Safetran 5" Single Sided ^ Safetran 5" Single Sided ^
Lights: 4 - 12"x20" Hawker Safetran incandescents 4 - 12"x20" Safetran incandescents
Junction Box: Safetran Safetran
Gate Lights: 3 - RECO 4" incandescents
 3 - RECO 4" incandescents
Gate Mechanism: Safetran Late 1970s w/ Standard Mount Siemens Sticker Style 1 w/ NEG 1 Way Saver
Gate Striping: Vertical Striping Vertical Striping

Pictures 1-27 were taken on October 3, 2018, by Tommy McGowan.
The video was taken on March 29, 2024, by Nicholas Miles/Northwestern Ohio Rail Productions.
Pictures 28-33 were taken on February 8, 2026, by Nicholas Miles/Northwestern Ohio Rail Productions.
This crossing is located on the NS Sandusky District.

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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 northwest quadrant.
 The grade is rubber and asphalt.
 Track view facing north towards Somerlot-Hoffman Rd. #2.
 Track view facing south towards Benzler-Lust Rd.
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ABS wayside signals next to the crossing.  The one on the right is the distant signal to the south end of the double track through Marion.
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In February 2026, Nicholas Miles discovered that both crossbucks and gates were replaced.