All pictures were taken by TrainmanKight on November 5, 2008.

 

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Here's a sign showing the name of the town.

An overview of the crossing.
A closeup of one of the signals.

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The lights are actually WCH/FS, even though they are mounted on a MI bracket.

A WRRS mechanical bell.
The gate mechanism is from GRS.

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The gate base is from MI.

There is no mast base here, although it's likely buried.

One of 2 DOT signs.

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Facing South.
Facing North.
An overview from the other side of the tracks.

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The other signal is identical, with the same lights, and GRS gate mechanism.

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The second of 2 DOT signs.
A CSX train crosses.
A view of the signal in action.

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Action shots of the crossing.

 

As with most gated crossings in this area, the bell silences when the gates fully lower.

 

CLICK THE ICON TO THE LEFT TO HEAR THE CROSSING IN ACTION.
(RECORDED NOVEMBER 5, 2008)



 

 

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Another Bell Buckle sign.

As we look at the crossing on July 15, 2009, we see something different...

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This signal now has 12"x24" lights from Safetran, with a Safetran type 2 electronic bell.

The base has changed from MI to Safetran.

The DOT tag partially unreadable.

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Another view of the Safetran type 2 e-bell.
Proof that the lights are from Safetran.
The gate mechanism is still from GRS. That was not changed.

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Track views.
This other sign is a lot more readable.

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Here's the other signal, also changed to 12"x24" incandescent lights from Safetran.

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Proof of more Safetran frames.