Pictures 1-3 taken by Andrew Fields.

Pictures 4-17 taken by Michael Gillson.

 

Page written by Michael Gillson.

 

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This is how the crossing looked in 2005. The DOT number listed on the relay cabinet is actually for the Gaines St. #2 crossing.

 

At one time, this portion of Main St. was an actual street. When it was converted to a pedestrian crossing, the signals were kept intact.

 

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No changes have been made to the crossing. The relay cabinet still displays the incorrect DOT number.
An old DOT tag from the Davenport, Rock Island and Northwestern Railway.

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All of the lights are older 12"x24" Safetran incandescent lights.

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Both bells are Safetran mechanical bells.
Both cantilevers are from Safetran.

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How's this for a view? These pictures were taken from the Davenport Skybridge shown in picture 5. The Mississippi River is seen on the left side of picture 16.

 

Pictures 1-3 taken during the summer of 2005.

Pictures 4-17 taken March 6, 2010.