Station: Vicksburg, MI

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This crossing was originally controlled by a crossing gate and smashboard. The interlocker (see model board below) was installed in the 1920's. It was controlled from the operator's bay in the station.

Photo Info/Credit: Top, the union depot at Vicksburg around the turn of the century. Note the smashboard gate which protects the crossing of the railroads. [Mark Worrall collection]. 2nd, another photo of the depot. [Alan Loftis collection]. 3rd, a 1913 photograph of the depot and crossing. 4th, a 2003 photo of the union depot. [Alan Loftis]. 5th photo, the model board for the crossing of the PRR and GTW lines. 2002. [Dale Berry]