Total Accidents: 1 (January 24, 1975)

 

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A wide view looking south.

The southbound signal.
7" gate lights!
A Safetran gate mechanism.

 

Gated 12" x 24" Safetran signals with 7" gate lights.

 

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Safetran lights & bell.
Looking north.
Track view east. There is a train parked on the left track in the distance, but it never moved.
Track view west.

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The relay case.

 

Pictures 1-9 were taken on August 23, 2007.

 

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The lights have changed from incandescents to Harmon L.E.D. lights! Also, the gate lights have changed from 7" down to 4" L.E.D. gate lights.

The signals activate! The Safetran mechanical bell only rings from startup to when the gates fully lower.

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The signals blocked traffic for about 3-4 minutes total.

 

Pictures 10-19 and the audio clip above were taken January 3, 2008.

 

CLICK THE ICON TO THE LEFT TO HEAR THE CROSSING IN ACTION.
(RECORDED JANUARY 3, 2008)