Station: McCamley Street (Battle Creek), Michigan
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Other Sites Of Interest:
Michigan RailroadCommission Debate Re: Half Interlockers
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GTW/DT&M Interlocker, Battle Creek |
12/15/1916: Application is made to the Michigan Railroad Commission (MRC) by the GTW to install a 1/2 interlocking plant. Up to this time, the DT&M (MC) and GTW trains were required under state law to come to a full stop before proceeding after knowing that the way was clear.
1/16/1917: The MRC denies installation of a 1/2 interlocking due to safety concerns. Trains continue to stop before crossing.
12/16/1921: The MRC approves the installation of a 1/2 interlocking.
4/20/1938: The GTW moves its distant approach signals an additional 700' from their previous location so that train speeds can be increased. [Note: in the early part of the 1900's, a Battle Creek city ordinance limited trains to 10 m.p.h. through the city. This was probably changed at this point to a higher speed].
6/12/1941: The GTW adds dwarf signals [Note: probably for opposing movements on their main lines].
12/30/1963: The Interstate Commerce Commission gives the railroads relief from certain ICC provisions. They note:
- McCamley interlocking is manually controlled, 24 hours per day
- Average NYC movements over the crossing are 1 per day, 6 days per week
- The NYC operates no passenger trains over the crossing
- Electric locks and derails serve the same functions on the NYC as a signal