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MP: 0068.69 |
Created March 25, 2017
Total Accidents: 5
Crossing
DOT #: 349386T
TOTAL
DAILY TRAINS: 22 (AS OF 2014)
| >>>>>>>>>>>>>> | First Signal | Second Signal |
| Bell: | NEG E-Bell | NEG E-Bell |
| Base: | Safetran | Safetran |
| Lights: | 4 - 12"x24" Safetran w/ Leotek EV series LEDs | 6 - 12"x24" Safetran w/ Leotek EV series LEDs |
| Gate Lights: | 4" NEG LEDs | 4" NEG LEDs |
| Gate Mechanism: | Safetran 1980s | Safetran 1980s |
| Gate Striping: | Vertical Striping | Vertical Striping |
Page created by: freebrickproductions
This crossing is located on the CSX Chattanooga Subdivision.
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Overviews of the crossing. |
The first signal. |
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It has a Safetran base. |
The gate mechanism is from Safetran. |
An old L&N DOT tag and the emergency information! |
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The lights are Safetran 12x24 inch lights. |
This signal has a Safetran mechanical bell! |
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The gate lights are NEG LED gate lights! |
The second signal. |
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Another Safetran base. |
The gate mechanism is also from Safetran. |
An old DOT tag and the emergency information! |
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This signal has more Safetran 12x24 inch lights. |
This signal uses another Safetran mechanical bell! |
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The gate lights are a mixture of newer (LED?) and older incandescent RECO gate lights. |
Track view looking south towards Grundy Street. |
Track view looking north towards Brown Street. |
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The relay case. |
A return trip on 12-26-17 shows this crossing in action for a time out. |
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However, the crossing then activates again. |
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CSX 6249 leads a local freight through the crossing. |
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The gates rise. |
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A return trip by Ethan the Railfanner on 6-13-20 shows some changes to the crossing. |
The western signal. |
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The lights have been upgraded to Leotek EV series LEDs. |
The eastern signal. |
The lights have also been upgraded to Leotek EV series LEDs. |
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Track view facing north towards Brown Street. |
Track view facing south towards Grundy Street. |
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On June 1, 2024, Ethan the Railfanner made a return trip to this crossing to find that the Safetran Mechanical Bells were replaced with NEG E-Bells. |
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Pictures 1-29 were taken on 1-28-17 by freebrickproductions.
Pictures 30-48 and the first video were taken on 12-26-17 by freebrickproductions.
Pictures 49-58 were taken on 6-13-20 by Ethan the Railfanner.
Pictures 58-62 and the second video were taken on 6-1-24 by Ethan the Railfanner.