MP: 323.83

Updated March 2026

Total Accidents:  2
Crossing DOT #:  509516F
TOTAL DAILY TRAINS:  90  (AS OF 2017)

>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Northern Signal Southern Signal
Bell: GS Type 3 E-Bell None
Base: Safetran 5" Double Sided ^ Safetran 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: Safetran 2000s w/ GSI Gate Saver Safetran 2000s w/ GSI Gate Saver
Gate Striping: Vertical Striping Vertical Striping

Pictures 1-26 were taken on October 24, 2018.
Pictures 27-41 and the video were taken on April 8, 2025.
All pictures and video were taken by Tommy McGowan.
This crossing is located on the NS Chicago Line.

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PUCO images from the late 90s or early 2000s showing two Ohio style crossbucks with yield signs. By the mid 2000s, NS replaced these with new Safetran signals.
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Overview of 2 gated signals facing south.
Overview facing north.
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The northern signal. This had a GS E-Bell at the time, likely Type 2.
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The southern signal. All of the main lights were incandescent at this point. The gate lights likely were too.
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The relay bungalow in the northeast quadrant.
The grade is rubber and asphalt.
Track view facing west towards County Rd. 19.
Track view facing east towards County Rd. 17 in Wauseon.
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A pig farm next to the crossing, and let me tell you, this left quite the effect on my nostrils.
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In April 2025, we see all of the lights were upgraded to LED, both gates were replaced, and the older GS E-Bell was replaced wtih a GS Type 3.