Updated January 2, 2007

 

Total Accidents:   0

Crossing DOT #:  690100G
TOTAL DAILY TRAINS:   26   (AS OF 2009)

 

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Facing West.

Closer view of the Westbound signal.

Side view of the Westbound signal.

Facing East.

 

This crossing is very similar to Grove and 11th, with two 12" x 24" Safetran fading L.E.D. signals with gates. However, instead of a General Signals electronic bell it has a WCH Type 1.5 electronic bell.

 

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Closeup view of the Eastbound signal.
Facing North.
Facing South.
Two relay cases.

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A train approaches!
The signal begins to activate.
The gates lower...
Getting closer...

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The train approaches and occupies the crossing, led by CN SD40-2W #5303 and SD40-2 #6100.

 

Pictures 12-14 were taken from video, and the quality is a little bit lower than the digital camera pictures.

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The train finishes, and the gates rise. Pictures 22-26 are also video captures.

CLICK THE ICON TO THE LEFT TO HEAR THE CROSSING IN ACTION.
(RECORDED DECEMBER 20, 2006)

TOTAL TIME:

0:26

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All pictures were taken on December 20, 2006.

This crossing is in a quiet zone. Trains cannot sound their horns at this crossing.

 

The crossing used to be gateless until 2002.