Those new gates were installed because CSXT was planning to re-activate the line, but the line did not pass inspection, and it would cost like 7M dollars to refurbish the track , so they decided not to. However, this was maintained, but is no longer. They stopped maintaining it a few years back.
I wonder if they charged the local/state government for the installation of the signals, and if they're still collecting a maintenance fee for them. As I recall, Norfolk Southern charged a city in Virginia almost $90,000 for an RR crossing gates/signals/installation--that was in early 1990s dollars,. so it would probably cost double that now...and $1000/month for maintenance.
That replace thing is like how on the rarely used Wongawilli Coal-freight line has had a new level crossing installed with solar panels, batteries, and brand new WCH lights and bells.
There is a whole slew of them in Davenport, IA. Highly doubt you would be able to get there, but if you were ever able to, a good starting point for that line (actually most likely was a spur) is at the intersection of Clark St, Redwood Ave, and Indian Rd (Indian becomes Redwood and vice versa). Just an idea!
2:32 Sadly that Light's visor and background had been stolen but not much had changed at the Abandoned Crossing but most of the tracks had been removed.
Awesome shot of the abandoned railroad crossing! It is highly unlikely that CSX will reactivate the line since the tracks have been paved over the road in some places, it's a shame that those classic signals are going to waste.
Late, but this line is the former SCL line that connected back to Rockmart Georgia a little beyond Marble Street, so these signals were most likely installed in the 70's by the SCL.
Unfortunately, further down the line is the Silver Comet Trail. So any reactivation is not likely. Also CSX did not want the BNSF (Burlington Northern Santa Fe) to have access to Atlanta at that time. So up went the Silver Comet Line tracks. Now that its nothing but a trail further west at best any reactivation might only be for a couple of miles westward before the Silver Comet Trail takes over.
@@Ageviest There's only one crossing here. Are you referring to the signals? If so, say as such. Also, I'm aware one of the signals here was knocked-down.
Those new gates were installed because CSXT was planning to re-activate the line, but the line did not pass inspection, and it would cost like 7M dollars to refurbish the track , so they decided not to. However, this was maintained, but is no longer. They stopped maintaining it a few years back.
Ah. Thanks. I wonder why it was going to be reactivated.
I wonder if they charged the local/state government for the installation of the signals, and if they're still collecting a maintenance fee for them. As I recall, Norfolk Southern charged a city in Virginia almost $90,000 for an RR crossing gates/signals/installation--that was in early 1990s dollars,. so it would probably cost double that now...and $1000/month for maintenance.
That replace thing is like how on the rarely used Wongawilli Coal-freight line has had a new level crossing installed with solar panels, batteries, and brand new WCH lights and bells.
There is a whole slew of them in Davenport, IA. Highly doubt you would be able to get there, but if you were ever able to, a good starting point for that line (actually most likely was a spur) is at the intersection of Clark St, Redwood Ave, and Indian Rd (Indian becomes Redwood and vice versa). Just an idea!
How come CSX won't remove the signals and gates? why have them there if the line is not activate it!
Phillip Morales laziness
2:32 Sadly that Light's visor and background had been stolen but not much had changed at the Abandoned Crossing but most of the tracks had been removed.
Awesome shot of the abandoned railroad crossing! It is highly unlikely that CSX will reactivate the line since the tracks have been paved over the road in some places, it's a shame that those classic signals are going to waste.
Just saying paved over tracks don't mean shit. The trains can flatten that tar like a steamroller. It's been done before too.
jazzbutterworth wait what ??? 🚂🚂🚂
If they're gonna put this track back, the gates are missing some lights but, they're not as trashed.
Can you make a video of train in hazard Jeff Isom colson and pikeville Kentucky, next time.
I don't take requests.
Late, but this line is the former SCL line that connected back to Rockmart Georgia a little beyond Marble Street, so these signals were most likely installed in the 70's by the SCL.
If any of you wondering how I found this out, follow the Silver Comet Trail where the tracks end beyond Marble Street, and it'll lead you to here.
60s, it appears, and I know that this was part of the former SAL Birmingham Subdivision now, lol.
@@freebrickproductions ah okay lol
I have to ask but would it be illegal to steal the broken light? If it broke off then why not? Just asking.
I doubt it would be legal, but if the railroad said it was okay they it is okay.
@@TheCentralTexasRailfan maybe
@@TheCentralTexasRailfan PS i love your channel lol
Awesome Video I Like Watching The Abandoned Railroad crossing videos
Thanks!
they are so amazing boy 🚂🚂🚂
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Railroad Crossing Wrecks At CSX Transportation Railroad
Unfortunately, further down the line is the Silver Comet Trail. So any reactivation is not likely. Also CSX did not want the BNSF (Burlington Northern Santa Fe) to have access to Atlanta at that time. So up went the Silver Comet Line tracks. Now that its nothing but a trail further west at best any reactivation might only be for a couple of miles westward before the Silver Comet Trail takes over.
CSX was all “we don’t want competitors so you can’t have it” that didn’t work decent
CSX probably abandoned this crossing in 2013,because they had LEDs in between now and the 1990s
According to Google Street view, the one signal you toured during the start of the video, it has been unfortunately been knocked down.
Yeah, i saw that too
Yea I saw it too
here is why the right signals are wrs and wabco light CSX decided to mix the two companys in
Probably one of the WRRS lights got hit and was replaced with a WABCO as that's what they had on hand at the time.
freebrickproductions lol my ass off (lmao) 🚂🚂🚂🚂🚂🚂🚂🚂
Will this crossing be removed
Great video
Thanks!
freebrickproductions maybe my main focus could be looking at abandoned railroad crossings in Washington 🚂🚂
Are they going to remove the railroad crossing
No idea. Neither Georgia or Tennessee seem to be too interested in removing abandoned signals, unlike Alabama.
Well, there was Shelbyville, TN.
Nice video! If u can, can u include the google maps link please?
Thanks!
www.google.com/maps/@33.8341935,-84.4717754,3a,51.6y,235.04h,86.64t/data=!3m6!1e1!3m4!1sRtyo_gOdeTFtfqnD0vqzpw!2e0!7i16384!8i8192
@@Ageviest There's only one crossing here. Are you referring to the signals? If so, say as such.
Also, I'm aware one of the signals here was knocked-down.
@@Ageviest There's only one crossing at this location.
@@Ageviest Yes. There are two signals, however.
cool video. I subbed.
Thanks!
What does grs and wrrs stand gor?
GRS is General Railway Signal Co. and WRRS is Western Railroad Supply Co.
You put a g, not an f for for
Hmm cool, I might check that out one day
Who was doing graffiti on the relay case?
The first signal got knocked down :(
I'm aware.
The railroad crossing got back to life yet?
It ain't gonna come back. CSX already looked into it a few years back (before this video was shot) and decided against it.
So if half the crossing still here then why csx haven’t taken them down?
amazing, thanks 😁😁😁😁
Are those gates used? I thought Raco no longer existed. And GRS is still around but, it merged with someone.
RECO and RACO are two different companies.
Oh my! Lol. I didn’t even know there was a Reco!
how old can some safetran signals be?
They can date all the way back to the 1970s, from my observations.
oh cool thanks
freebrickproductions from the 1970s? woah shit that is very Oldy Moldy® lmao 🚂🚂🚂
Q: 2021-1970
A: 51
what street was that on?
www.rxrsignals.com/Georgia/Smyrna/Plant_Atkinson/
Steal the old signals
That would be highly illegal.
Sadly enough it is illegal
Not if you obtained permission from the railroad.
That wouldn't be stealing them then.
Dante Trainmaster wtf youre bluffing! no way one can steal a crossing signal w/o getting away with it damn it 🚂🚂