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This crossing is not protected and engineer observes crossing while man on ground will relay signal to fireman close clearance between engine and wire fence. This particular job switches Union Starch and Refining Co and inside of plant, at night. There is grades up hill and down and very close clearance also people employed by plant walking around yards. (grain checkers, clerks, and other personnel). This crossing very busy at mornings and evening rush. TRRA engine #585 This view is to the south from a street crossing in Granite City, Illinois and shows work being done on the fireman's side of the engine because of the close clearance with the fire fence on the right. Also notice how the track curves and that while the fireman is passing signals to the engineer he also observes the crossing from his side.