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Facing North. |
Facing South. |
Facing NorthWest. |
Facing East-NorthEast. |
12"x20" incandescent lights with no gates. There's only one bell at this crossing, and it is a WCH mechanical bell.
Picture 3 shows the spur line reconnecting back to the main UP/Amtrak line.
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A closeup of the lights and the DOT number. |
A good part of this line has been taken out and converted to rail trails. There is talk that UP may bring the old line back to life though. The part of the line that still exists sees very little traffic.
For more information: http://www.abandonedrailroads.com:80/mo_mpup_kirkwoodcutoff.htm
Picture 1 was taken on January 12, 2006 by CIC755.
Pictures 2-5 were taken on March 13, 2007 by CIC755.
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CLICK THE ICON TO THE LEFT TO HEAR THE CROSSING IN ACTION. (RECORDED NOVEMBER 7, 2007 BY TRAINMANKIGHT) |
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The lights on this signal appear to be a mixture of Harmon and Safetran 12"x20" incandescent lights. |
The grade is a bit worn out... |
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A view of the grade.
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You can see Leffingwell #1 in the distance. |
Views of the signals. |
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The bell here is from WCH. |
The lights on this signal are 12"x20" incandescent lights from Safetran. |
A track view facing SouthEast.. |
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A couple more pictures taken of the crossing on October 6, 2010. No changes have occurred. |
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