MP: 217.77

Updated December 2024

Total Accidents:  10
Crossing DOT #:  523882R
TOTAL DAILY TRAINS:  94   (AS OF 2016)

>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Northern Signal Southern Signal
Bell: GS Type 2 E-Bell None
Base: Harmon 5" Single Sided > Harmon 5" Single Sided >
Lights: 6 - 12"x20" Safetran w/ GE Uniform Look LEDs 4 - 12"x20" Safetran w/ GE Uniform Look LEDs
Junction Boxes: Safetran Safetran
Gate Lights: 3 - 4" RECO LEDs 3 - 4" RECO LEDs
Gate Mechanism: WCH Style 3 w/ Standard Mount WCH Style 3 w/ Standard Mount
Gate Striping: Vertical Striping Vertical Striping

Pictures 1-28 and the 1st video were taken on May 26, 2016.
Pictures 29-44 and the 2nd video were taken on October 23, 2023.
All pictures and videos 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 Conrail setup with 8" lights, WCH gate mechanisms, and a Safetran Hybrid Bell. By 2016, the hybrid was replaced by a GS Type 2, and the northern signal's gate was replaced.
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Overview of 2 Conrail gated signals facing south.
 Overview facing north.
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The northern signal.
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The southern signal. Both signals had 8" Safetran incandescents at this time.
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The relay bungalow in the northeast quadrant.
 The grade is rubber and asphalt.
 Track view facing west towards Vermilion Rd.
 Track view facing east towards Cooper Foster Park Rd. in Amherst.
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In October 2023, we see all of the lights were upgraded to LED. The southern signal's gate was replaced, and the northern signal's 4" NEG LEDs appeared to be replaced with 4" RECO LEDs.