These pictures were taken by WEHRAR17 on March 31, 2010.

 

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Overview looking north.
Front view of the wigwag.
Closeup of the wigwag and WRRS mechanical bell.
The elbow arm supporting the bell says "WESTERN RAILROAD SUPPLY CO. CHICAGO" on it.

 

This crossing has crossbucks with Yield signs and a single WRRS wigwag on the wrong side of the road. This wigwag is the only known one left in service with an all-black banner.

 

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Closeup of the control box and base.
Looking south.
Rear view of the wigwag.
Track view east.

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Track view west, with an approaching train.
Action shots. The wigwag has an LED light in it, surrounded by a clear lens.

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The wigwag activated 1 minute and 40 seconds before the train reached the crossing.

 
CLICK THE ICON TO THE LEFT TO HEAR THE CROSSING IN ACTION.
(RECORDED MARCH 31, 2010)