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Note: The 749202V (MP: 31.39) DOT number goes with the 2 gated mast signal crossing, and the 101891Y (MP: 31.40) DOT number goes with the single cantilever crossing that is now defunct. That crossing used to get 4 daily trains.
Note: The 101891Y DOT number has been officially retired by the FRA inventory reports.
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This is a very weird crossing. The 2 gated signals make sense, but there's just one reverse cantilever seen in picture 3 for the second track.
Each signal has a mechanical bell on top of it. As far as I know, the crossing does NOT function as a double crossing, although it probably should. |
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Track views and the relay case. Note the Yard limit sign on the other side of the crossbuck on picture 6.
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Pictures 1-6 were taken on January 4, 2006.
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CLICK THE ICON TO THE LEFT TO HEAR THE CROSSING IN ACTION. (RECORDED 2006, THE DULL BELL IS FROM THE RIGHT SIGNAL IN PICTURE 1) |
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The spur track that the cantilever was protecting has gone defunct. You can see the crossbuck, yard limit signs, and the 10 MPH speed limit sign still exist for the time being in picture 9. The old line is still easilly viewable in picture 9 as well. |
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The relay case for the cantilever signal now sits dormant. |
The cantilever is torn down, is missing the crossbuck and 12"x20" lights, but still has its mechanical bell still attached for now. |
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The main line has a new grade. A very likely upgrade is coming for this crossing, and the older signals that still protect it. |
Google Street View shows that the crossbuck on the wooden post still exists, although the yard limit sign behind it is gone.
Pictures 7-13 were taken on July 6, 2007.
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Facing east on Tiedeman St. showing new signals. |
A closeup confirming the Harmon L.E.D. lights. |
The new westbound signal. |
The new signals are now 12"x24" Harmon lights with Harmon L.E.D. lights in them and two WCH electronic bells. The gate lights are 4" L.E.D.
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This is the relay case for the new Harmon signals. |
Facing North at Dakota St.
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Facing south; the tracks curve to the east here and the next crossing is Main St. |
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An overview of the crossing facing west. |
Pictures 14-20 were taken on March 2, 2008.
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Andrew caught the crossing in action before WES starting running, which was back when the crossing only got 8 daily trains. P&W crosses January 9, 2009 @ 10:30 AM PST.
Note in picture 21 that the yellow lights for the "DO NOT STOP ON TRACKS" sign are not lit. They only flash when cars are backed up onto a sensor cut into the pavement on the other side of the tracks and when cars stopping on the tracks might actually occur. |
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The train wasn't seen at the end because Andrew wanted to chase it, but due to heavy traffic, that was not possible. |
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Here's a link to Google Street View for you to see the existing and defunct crossings:
