Description
Oct 6, 2026
After coming back from a short chase if the Corning train, I came back south right before the Cortena Job got done working it's namesake siding and setup here to get one more catch before heading back.
California Northern Railroad Genesee Wyoming Shortline Cortena Job Local freight train on the CFNR West Valley Sub passes through the Freshwater Road railroad crossing in Williams, California.
CFNR 503
CFNR 501
Crossing Info
City: Williams, California
Line/Crossing Owner: California Northern Railroad
Line User: CFNR (UP Rare)
Bell Sequence: Ring till gates start rising
Train Line: CFNR West Valley Sub
DOT: 750 405W
Right Signal
Bell: WRRS Mechanical Bell
Lights: 4 pairs of 8x20 inch Electro-Tech LEDs/WABCO Lights
Junction Box: WABCO
Gate Lights: GS 4 inch Gate Lights with LEDs
Mechanism/Counterweight Arm: WABCO AL-70 Triangular
Base: WABCO
Install Type: SP 1970s
Left Signal
Bell: WRRS Mechanical Bell
Lights: 4 pairs of 8x20 inch Electro-Tech LEDs/WABCO Light
Junction Box: WABCO
Gate Lights: GS 4 inch Gate Lights with LEDs
Mechanism/Counterweight Arm: WABCO AL-70 Triangular
Base: Safetran (70s)
Install Type: SP 1970s
This crossing owned by the California Northern Railroad is an SP 1970s signal install with lights, gates, and gate light changes only.
Camera
Sony FX30 Cinema Line + Tamron 17mm - 300mm