Updated September 9, 2011

 

Total Accidents:   2

Crossing DOT #:  517168A

TOTAL DAILY TRAINS:   10   (AS OF 1996)

 

Pictures taken by CSXRailfan2.

 

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An overview of the crossing.

The signal base is from GRS.

The gate mechanisms label is wiped out, but it's from WABCO.

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DOT information provided by NS.
Proof that this a WABCO gate mechanism.
All lights on this signal are 12"x24 Safetran incandescent.

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The main lights are 12"x24" Safetran incandescent. The side lights are 12"x20" Safetran incandescent.
A look at the crossbuck.
The lone bell is from WCH.

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A side view of the WCH mechanical bell.
Track views.

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The relay case, with some information painted over.
More views of both signals.

 

Pictures 1-15 were taken August 9, 2008.

 

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A return visit to the crossing shows a major change. The old signals were replaced with new signals.

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All the equipment including the bases, gate mechanisms, 12x20 incandescent lights, and the junction boxes are from Safetran. The lone bell is a General Signals electronic bell.

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The northern signal is exactly like the southern signal except for the bell and side lights.

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The only part of the old setup that remains is the relay bungalow, which is still in use.

 

Pictures 16-27 were taken September 15, 2010.