MP: 293.80

Updated March 2026

Total Accidents:  9
Crossing DOT #:  509454K
TOTAL DAILY TRAINS:  90   (AS OF 2017)

>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Northern Signal Southern Signal
Bell: GS Type 3 E-Bell None
Base: Safetran 5" Single Sided ^ Safetran 5" Single Sided ^
Lights: 4 - 12"x20" Safetran w/ GE Uniform Look LEDs 3 - 12"x20" Safetran w/ GE Uniform Look LEDs
1 - 12"x24" Safetran w/ GE Uniform Look LED
Junction Box: Safetran Safetran
Gate Lights: 3 - 4" RECO 3 - 4" RECO
Gate Mechanism: Safetran 2000s w/ GSI Gate Saver Safetran 2000s w/ GSI Gate Saver
Gate Striping: Vertical Striping Vertical Striping

Pictures 1-26 and the video were taken on October 24, 2018.
Pictures 27-40 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 a Penn Central or late NYC setup with 8" lights, what look to be RACO gate mechanisms, and likely a RACO mechanical bell. In the early 2000s, NS replaced these with new Safetran signals, originally with a GS Type 1, but later replaced with a GS Type 3.
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Overview of 2 gated signals facing south. Overview facing north.
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The northern signal.
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The southern signal.
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The relay bungalow in the southwest quadrant.
The grade is rubber and asphalt.
Track view facing west towards Holland Sylvania Rd. in Holland.
Track view facing east towards Oakdale Ave. #1.
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A newer wayside cantilever next to the crossing.
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In September 2025, we see all of the lights were upgraded to LED, and the northern signal's gate was replaced. Also, one of the southern signal's lights was replaced, now being a 12"x24" light.