This crossing is right next to the Virginia & Truckee Railroad's depot.
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A view of the crossing. The lights are 12"x24". There is no bell seen in the signal in pictures 1 and 2. The signal in Picture 3 has a WCH mechanical bell. The signal is on the wrong side because the tracks are too close to the other side of the road. |
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A lonely crossbuck protects a private driveway, which doesn't exist anymore. |
Other angles of the road. |
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As they activate, I realize that these signals are L.E.D, and the first time I've ever seen an L.E.D. light up! |
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Close-ups. There are approximately 185-200 little LEDs in this 12" circle. |
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More Views. |
There goes the train down the track heading South. |
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CLICK THE ICON TO THE LEFT TO HEAR THE CROSSING IN ACTION. (RECORDED SEPTEMBER 1, 2001) |
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On June 8, 2009, Andrew Plummer caught the crossing in action from the other side of the crossing. |
The train is returning to the station. |
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