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Note: The UP/Amtrak (441680P; MP: 32.40) crossing gets an estimated 40 daily trains, while the BNSF (664334S; MP: 31.90) daily trains are estimated to be at 6 daily, and Amtrak uses the UP tracks 4 times daily.
These pictures were taken on August 9, 2008 by TrainmanKight.
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UP track facing NorthEast. |
The lights on this signal are 12"x20" incandescents from Safetran. |
A closeup of the Safetran bell. It only rings from startup to when the gates fully lower. |
A view of the other signal which is identical to the other signal. |
Even though the Safetran mechanical bell in picture 3 does ring, it has trouble ringing when the gate lowers. This bell is near death here, and really needs to be replaced or fixed.
Note: Unpictured is the gate mechanism, which is from WCH.
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The DOT sign on UP's relay case. |
This signal has the same stuff as the others, except this one has a Safetran gate mechanism. |
An overview of the UP crossing. |
The Safetran mechanical bell on this signal only clicks, meaning that the bell is dying. This bell "clicks" from startup to when the gates fully lower, and when the gates rise to deactivation (when it can "click", that is...).
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An overview of the BNSF crossing. |
This signal has 12"x20" WCH frames with General Signals L.E.Ds. The bell (the only bell at the crossing) is a General Signals Type 2. |
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A look at the other signal, identical, but missing a bell. |
BNSF's relay case. The FRA says this crossing has been closed since 1989?! |
UP track facing SouthWest. The train on the right will eventually move... |
The signals start up on BNSF's side for an upcoming BNSF train. |
Note: The GS Type 2 e-bell rings from startup to when the gates rise.
The BNSF signals contain 4" RECO L.E.D. gate lights.
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A closeup of the L.E.D. lights. |
The train continues crossing. |
Here's a view of one of the UP crossings acting as a double crossing. |
The other signal stays dormant. |
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Another rear view of the bell-less signal. |
26 minutes later, the signals on the UP tracks start up for a train shown in picture 15. |
4" RECO incandescent gate lights. |
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A close-up of one of the signals. |
The left BNSF signal's gate is down, but the rear lights aren't lit, unlike the UP crossing. |
But the front and side lights do work... |
An overview of both crossings during a double crossing setup. |
Note #1: When the UP crossing is active, the BNSF GS electronic bell DOES ring, although it's on the inactive signal! That bell should really be moved to the other BNSF signal.
Note #2: Both relay cases call this crossing "Dozier Rd.", while Google Maps calls this "Dozier Crossing". Google Earth has no name for this crossing, so "Dozier Crossing" is being used in the meantime unless a good reason is provided to change it.
Note #3: I've been told that this double crossing isn't very friendly to railfans. Police have been by and have taken film and video for no good reason. Luckilly this has not happened to Trainmankight. Tread lightly if you go out here.
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One of several trains approaches. |
A look at the closest UP signal. |
The signals activate. Both Safetran bells work now, but are still a bit weak. They sounded from startup to deactivation. The GS type 2 bell on BNSF's side sounded from startup until the 3 gates began to rise. |
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