IL 23 and 38 Grade Crossing (DeKalb, IL) 2/26/21

This crossing is located on the UP Geneva Sub.
Northern Signal Route 23
Bell: GS Type 3 E Bell
Base: Safetran Single Sided
LED Types: Four GE Dotted LEDs
Light Frames: Three older 12"x24" Safetran frames, One older 12"x20" Safetran frame
Junction Box: Safetran
Gate Lights: 4" RECO LEDs
Gate Mechanism: Safetran Late 1970s
Southern Signal Route 23
Bell: None
Base: Safetran Single Sided
LED Types: Four GE Dotted LEDs
Light Frames: Four older 12"x24" Safetran frames
Junction Box: Safetran
Gate Lights: 4" RECO LEDs
Gate Mechanism: Safetran 1980s
Western Signal Route 38
Bell: WCH Type 4 E Bell
Cantilever: Safetran Cantilever
Mast Base: Safetran Single Sided
LED Types: Four GE Dotted LEDs, Four General Signals LEDs
Lights Frames: Eight older 12"x24" Safetran frames
Junction Boxes: Safetran
Gate Lights: 4" RECO LEDs
Gate Mechanism: Safetran 1980s
Eastern Signal Route 38
Bell: WCH Type 1.5 E Bell
Cantilever: Safetran Cantilever
Mast Base: Safetran Single Sided
LED Types: Four GE Dotted LEDs, Four General Signals LEDs
Lights Frames: Eight older 12"x24" Safetran frames
Junction Boxes: Safetran
Gate Lights: 4" RECO LEDs
Gate Mechanism: Safetran 1990s
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[@kinkisharyocoasters]

Is the idea behind the wayside horn that it's quieter than the train horn, so people at the crossing can hear it easily but it won't disturb the whole neighborhood?

[@NSSignalGuy]

Yes

[@whammy3323]

Are these being replaced anytime soon??

[@NSSignalGuy]

They have been replaced as of march 8 2023

[@JayyT664]

that thing flyin