MP:  A256.710

 

Created December 26, 2024

 

Total Accidents:   5
Crossing DOT #:  629626W
TOTAL DAILY TRAINS:   11   (AS OF 2022)

 

>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Western Signal Eastern Signal
Bell: WCH 2nd Gen. Mechanical Bell. NEG E-Bell
Base: Safetran Safetran
Lights: 8 - 8"x20" Safetran incandescents

1 - 8"x20" Safetran incandescent

3 - 8"x20" WABCO incandescents

Gate Lights: 4" RECO 4" RECO
Gate Mechanism: Safetran Late 1970s Safetran Late 1970s
Gate Striping: Vertical Striping Vertical Striping

 

Page created by: Ethan the Railfanner

This crossing is located on the CSX South End Subdivision.

 

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Overview of 2 SCL gated signals facing east.
Overview facing west.

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The western signal.

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The eastern signal. This is the last full 8" light crossing across the A-Line northwards, as there are no others surviving in either North Carolina or Virginia.

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The relay case.
Track view facing south towards Elkins Road.
Track view facing south towards Braswell Road near Rowland, North Carolina.

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On July 27, 2024, I made a return trip to find that the eastern signal's Safetran 2nd Gen. Mechanical bell has been replaced with an NEG E-Bell.

 

Pictures 1-27 were taken on 1-3-23.

Pictures 28-30 were taken on 7-27-24.