MP: 286.25

Updated March 2026

Total Accidents:  12
Crossing DOT #:  509436M
TOTAL DAILY TRAINS:  94   (AS OF 2016)

>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Northern Signal Southern Signal
Bell: Siemens E-Bell Low Tone None
Base: Safetran 5" Single Sided ^ Safetran 5" Single 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 3 - 4" RECO
Gate Mechanism: Invensys Rail w/ Old NEG 1 Way Saver Safetran 2000s w/ Old NEG 1 Way Saver
Gate Striping: Vertical Striping Vertical Striping

Pictures 1-27 were taken on September 15, 2016.
The video was taken on April 25, 2018.
Pictures 28-41 were taken on September 29, 2025.
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 the late 90s or early 2000s showing an NYC setup with 8" lights, WCH gate mechanisms, and no bells. By the early 2010s, both signals were replaced with newer Safetran signals.
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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. Both signals had all incandescent lights at this time.
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The relay bungalow on the south side between both sets of tracks.
 The main tracks' grade is rubber and asphalt.
 Track view facing west towards Wenz Rd.
 Track view facing east towards Lemoyne Rd. in Northwood.
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The side tracks' grade is older rubber and asphalt.
 Track view facing east on the side track towards Wales Rd. #1 in Northwood.
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In September 2025, we see all of the lights were upgraded to LED, and both gates were replaced.
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NS 4583 was sitting in the nearby yard, along with a rail train.