I live in Gadsden and this crossing has been this way for years. My o pinion, as busy as 431/278 is this crossing needs more signals and gates. I know it's only switching traffic that crosses here but it needs better protection than this.
It really does, though I doubt NS wants to with how the crossing only sees two trains a day, Monday through Friday. Got a link to an article about that accident?
I could be wrong but I believe the lights were placed above the crossing buck so they could be seen above the stop sign facing the adjacent street...? It'd imagine it'd be difficult to see if they were placed at the same level as the crossing buck behind a rather large stop sign.... (Shrugs shoulders) nevertheless it's still looks awesome... Great catch!
Excellent video and interesting crossing! Having the crossbuck mounted lower reminds me of a wigwag. Odd crossings such as this are very cool :)
+McK&H Aust Thanks!
It almost does look like a wigwag, don't it?
I live in Gadsden and this crossing has been this way for years. My o pinion, as busy as 431/278 is this crossing needs more signals and gates. I know it's only switching traffic that crosses here but it needs better protection than this.
No!
@@piktureit yes
@@garyeubanks8181 ok, but if that happens in the future, i want this crossing to still have it's iconic bizarre look
A wreck involving a vehicle happened recently at this crossing. With two major US highways, this crossing needs an upgrade.
It really does, though I doubt NS wants to with how the crossing only sees two trains a day, Monday through Friday. Got a link to an article about that accident?
Here you go: www.gadsdentimes.com/news/20180223/traffic-reopens-on-west-meighan-after-vehicle-train-crash
Thanks!
I could be wrong but I believe the lights were placed above the crossing buck so they could be seen above the stop sign facing the adjacent street...? It'd imagine it'd be difficult to see if they were placed at the same level as the crossing buck behind a rather large stop sign.... (Shrugs shoulders) nevertheless it's still looks awesome... Great catch!
Thanks! It's possible, though the mast is also shorter than usual (the lights look to be about the usual height they'd be on a mast),
Cool Crossing and Nice Catch!
Thanks!
This crossing could definitely use some improvements. Plus, poor job on the flagger's part for not forcing the traffic to stop...
Very cool setup!
This is really triggering my ocd for some reason. Probably because the lights are higher, lol
That looks like Tienda Latinas over there. Best food ever. I haven't had real food in 18 years. BBQ and mango aquas. It's the best.
I thought this part was abbonded and i saw it today but they ripped the tracks soo??😊
This crossing is still active, as it's used by NS to access Siskin Yard and also interchange with the ATN and a car storage facility in Gadsden.
Sounds very much like McFarland avenue
No wonder I got a sense of déjà vu listening to this crossing. The bells probably have similar gongs.
Weird.
Nice
+Pacific Zone Railfan Thanks!