Annual Changing of Light on Top of Arch

Opening Access Hatch--10/4/11...Crews performed their annual duty by changing the flashing red light on top of the Gateway Arch, working 630' above ground. KMOX went along for the ride. (KMOX/Brett Blume)

Annual Changing of Light on Top of Arch

Seeing the light--10/4/11...Crews performed their annual duty by changing the flashing red light on top of the Gateway Arch, working 630' above ground. KMOX went along for the ride. (KMOX/Brett Blume)

Annual Changing of Light on Top of Arch

Opening the hatch--10/4/11...Crews performed their annual duty by changing the flashing red light on top of the Gateway Arch, working 630' above ground. KMOX went along for the ride. (KMOX/Brett Blume)

Annual Changing of Light on Top of Arch

Gearing up--10/4/11...Crews performed their annual duty by changing the flashing red light on top of the Gateway Arch, working 630' above ground. KMOX went along for the ride. (KMOX/Brett Blume)

Annual Changing of Light on Top of Arch

More gearing up--10/4/11...Crews performed their annual duty by changing the flashing red light on top of the Gateway Arch, working 630' above ground. KMOX went along for the ride. (KMOX/Brett Blume)

Annual Changing of Light on Top of Arch

Busch Stadium framed--10/4/11...Crews performed their annual duty by changing the flashing red light on top of the Gateway Arch, working 630' above ground. KMOX went along for the ride. (KMOX/Brett Blume)

Annual Changing of Light on Top of Arch

Great views from above--10/4/11...Crews performed their annual duty by changing the flashing red light on top of the Gateway Arch, working 630' above ground. KMOX went along for the ride. (KMOX/Brett Blume)

Annual Changing of Light on Top of Arch

Great views from above--10/4/11...Crews performed their annual duty by changing the flashing red light on top of the Gateway Arch, working 630' above ground. KMOX went along for the ride. (KMOX/Brett Blume)

Annual Changing of Light on Top of Arch

Great views from above--10/4/11...Crews performed their annual duty by changing the flashing red light on top of the Gateway Arch, working 630' above ground. KMOX went along for the ride. (KMOX/Brett Blume)

Annual Changing of Light on Top of Arch

Looking out over the Metro East--10/4/11...Crews performed their annual duty by changing the flashing red light on top of the Gateway Arch, working 630' above ground. KMOX went along for the ride. (KMOX/Brett Blume)

Annual Changing of Light on Top of Arch

Way, way up there--10/4/11...Crews performed their annual duty by changing the flashing red light on top of the Gateway Arch, working 630' above ground. KMOX went along for the ride. (KMOX/Brett Blume)

Annual Changing of Light on Top of Arch

Tight squeeze for the ride to the top--10/4/11...Crews performed their annual duty by changing the flashing red light on top of the Gateway Arch, working 630' above ground. KMOX went along for the ride. (KMOX/Brett Blume)

Annual Changing of Light on Top of Arch

Arrival at the top--10/4/11...Crews performed their annual duty by changing the flashing red light on top of the Gateway Arch, working 630' above ground. KMOX went along for the ride. (KMOX/Brett Blume)

Annual Changing of Light on Top of Arch

Pre-ride inspections--10/4/11...Crews performed their annual duty by changing the flashing red light on top of the Gateway Arch, working 630' above ground. KMOX went along for the ride. (KMOX/Brett Blume)

Annual Changing of Light on Top of Arch

10/4/11...Crews performed their annual duty by changing the flashing red light on top of the Gateway Arch, working 630' above ground. KMOX went along for the ride. (KMOX/Brett Blume)

Annual Changing of Light on Top of Arch

10/4/11...Crews performed their annual duty by changing the flashing red light on top of the Gateway Arch, working 630' above ground. KMOX went along for the ride. (KMOX/Brett Blume)

Annual Changing of Light on Top of Arch

10/4/11...Crews performed their annual duty by changing the flashing red light on top of the Gateway Arch, working 630' above ground. KMOX went along for the ride. (KMOX/Brett Blume)