Changes on the NS Memphis District East End
Posted: Sun Sep 16, 2018 1:45 pm
Well, NS has gone through recently and made a bunch of changes to the Memphis East, so here they are from west to east.
Starting off, the signal with the General Signals e-bell at the crossing on AL 20 in Courtland has been replaced entirely with a brand-new cantilever signal. The lights are Safetran 12x20 inch lights (incandescent) and the bell is a newer second-generation Safetran Type 3. This is the first "new" Safetran Type 3 I've seen NS put up in a couple of years, but I'm not sure if it was re-used, new old stock, or is indeed brand new. While I discovered this change a few months back, I have yet to get back out there and get it documented so no pictures or videos of it yet.
Over in Decatur, Vine Street #2 has had the mast signal upgraded to Leotek EV Series LEDs:
The block signals around VIne Street #1 have also been mostly replaced, unfortunately.
Also in Decatur, Bibb-Garrett Road has had some of the lights on the crossing replaced again:
Heading east to Madison, Graphics Drive has had the bell on the signal with Safetran lights replaced with a re-used Safetran Type 3:
Also, Madison Boulevard has also had the mast lights on one of the cantilever signals replaced with re-used Safetran 12x24 inch lights. I believe these came from Church Street in Huntsville.
Speaking of Church Street in Huntsville, the remaining pair of Safetran 12x24 inch lights have been replaced with Safetran 12x20 inch lights:
Also, going back west a bit, Holmes Avenue #1 had the gate arms and gate lights at it replaced. The shoulder signals now have NEG gate lights while the median signals use RECO gate lights, all of which are incandescent. A video of this crossing should be posted later tonight.
Continuing east to Brownsboro, Brownsboro Road has had the signals at it replaced entirely:
The old signals are standing at the signal yard in downtown Huntsville, and appear to be getting prepped for use at another crossing. Not sure which one though.
I've also finally gotten Houston Street in Scottsboro recorded since it was upgraded, the video should be getting uploaded tonight.
Starting off, the signal with the General Signals e-bell at the crossing on AL 20 in Courtland has been replaced entirely with a brand-new cantilever signal. The lights are Safetran 12x20 inch lights (incandescent) and the bell is a newer second-generation Safetran Type 3. This is the first "new" Safetran Type 3 I've seen NS put up in a couple of years, but I'm not sure if it was re-used, new old stock, or is indeed brand new. While I discovered this change a few months back, I have yet to get back out there and get it documented so no pictures or videos of it yet.
Over in Decatur, Vine Street #2 has had the mast signal upgraded to Leotek EV Series LEDs:
The block signals around VIne Street #1 have also been mostly replaced, unfortunately.
Also in Decatur, Bibb-Garrett Road has had some of the lights on the crossing replaced again:
Heading east to Madison, Graphics Drive has had the bell on the signal with Safetran lights replaced with a re-used Safetran Type 3:
Also, Madison Boulevard has also had the mast lights on one of the cantilever signals replaced with re-used Safetran 12x24 inch lights. I believe these came from Church Street in Huntsville.
Speaking of Church Street in Huntsville, the remaining pair of Safetran 12x24 inch lights have been replaced with Safetran 12x20 inch lights:
Also, going back west a bit, Holmes Avenue #1 had the gate arms and gate lights at it replaced. The shoulder signals now have NEG gate lights while the median signals use RECO gate lights, all of which are incandescent. A video of this crossing should be posted later tonight.
Continuing east to Brownsboro, Brownsboro Road has had the signals at it replaced entirely:
The old signals are standing at the signal yard in downtown Huntsville, and appear to be getting prepped for use at another crossing. Not sure which one though.
I've also finally gotten Houston Street in Scottsboro recorded since it was upgraded, the video should be getting uploaded tonight.