MP: 321.25

Updated March 2026

Total Accidents:  3
Crossing DOT #:  509512D
TOTAL DAILY TRAINS:  90   (AS OF 2017)

>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Northern Signal Southern Signal
Bell: Dying WCH Mechanical Bell 2nd Gen None
Base: MI 5" Single Sided > MI 5" Single Sided >
Lights: 6 - 12"x20" Safetran w/ GE Uniform Look LEDs 6 - 12"x20" Safetran w/ GE Uniform Look LEDs
Junction Box: 1 Safetran, 1 WRRS 1 Safetran, 1 WRRS
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: Veritcal Striping Veritcal Striping

Pictures 1-29 and the 1st video were taken on October 24, 2018.
The 2nd video was taken on August 4, 2019.
Pictures 30-50 and the 3rd video were taken on April 8, 2025.
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 two nice Conrail signals. By 2018, not much had changed other than the gates being replaced.
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Overview of 2 Conrail gated signals facing south.
 Overview facing north.
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The northern signal. The WCH bell sounds like its on its last legs.
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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 County Road 16.
 Track view facing east at Lawrence Ave.
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In April 2025, we see all of the lights were upgraded to LED, both gates were replaced, and the southern signal's crossbuck was replaced. Somehow the WCH Bell is still going, albeit weaker sounding.