All pictures are provided by chicagorailfan@yahoo.com.

 

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This side of the 2 crossing setup has 2 crossbucks guarding only 1 track. It's unknown how often this track is used.

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The relay case for the signals.
Here are the two signals that guard the 2 very active tracks. The signals are 12"x20" Safetran lights with Safetran gates too.

 

The crossing only has one General Signals electronic bell, and its a type 2.

 

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An overview of the crossing.

A couple of active shots looking at the gate lights.

Note the pattern of the way the gate lights flash.

A train stopped right by the signals.

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Another look at the stopped train facing North.

The train takes off.
Facing South at the crossbuck only crossing. The tracks look warped.

 

All pictures were taken on March 22, 2008.

 

* TWO AMTRAK EMPLOYEES WERE INJURED.