Google Maps Scavenger Hunt

[IanMP]

weird Wabco gate mech (well i think it is)
https://www.google.ca/maps/@38.8962464, ... 312!8i6656

I'm pretty sure that's an older Safetran gate mech.

I meant RACo actually, error of mine

[IanMP]

weird Wabco gate mech (well i think it is)
https://www.google.ca/maps/@38.8962464, ... 312!8i6656

I'm pretty sure that's an older Safetran gate mech.

I meant RACo actually, error of mine

But here's some WABCO mechs with interesting gates...
https://www.google.ca/maps/@39.9750404, ... 312!8i6656
https://www.google.ca/maps/@40.0257495, ... 312!8i6656

[freebrickproductions]

weird Wabco gate mech (well i think it is)
https://www.google.ca/maps/@38.8962464, ... 312!8i6656

I'm pretty sure that's an older Safetran gate mech.

I meant RACo actually, error of mine

Actually, that's a Safetran S-85.

[NathanFromEngland]

Odd signals.
https://www.google.co.uk/maps/@27.95894 ... 312!8i6656

[freebrickproductions]

Odd signals.
https://www.google.co.uk/maps/@27.95894 ... 312!8i6656

Looks like it was done to avoid having a wishbone gate hit the lights. Neat that they still only have one pair of lights though!

[LARDLOGO]

Crossing goes through the middle of roundabout
https://goo.gl/maps/M65byaMmsCu

Older style cantilevers
https://goo.gl/maps/Wib8AuyGk312
https://goo.gl/maps/NKavzowtN5v

Searchlights
https://goo.gl/maps/3qdmAoNCKh92
https://goo.gl/maps/gVTmGpThEGz

The signals at this crossing had their gates removed. This is on a tourist line. Do they even operate?
https://goo.gl/maps/wjfvssz8C2A2
https://goo.gl/maps/8XEootiY62k

Nearby is an older Raco cantilever
https://goo.gl/maps/TE65pBATkYH2

Judging by the bed still in place beyond the end, the line continued from here.
https://goo.gl/maps/dHz5kqmNS4s

Odd Switchstand
https://goo.gl/maps/raWQijyuvQ72

MI Bell installed incorrectly
https://goo.gl/maps/YcDA8Bb8z7q
https://goo.gl/maps/qETJ72X8s7t

Rail line goes underneath billboard
https://goo.gl/maps/pYifFNu5zrw

[freebrickproductions]

The signals at this crossing had their gates removed. This is on a tourist line. Do they even operate?
https://goo.gl/maps/wjfvssz8C2A2
https://goo.gl/maps/8XEootiY62k

Nearby is an older Raco cantilever
https://goo.gl/maps/TE65pBATkYH2

That's actually an old L&N WRRS install there, including that old WRRS cantilever!

[cabman701]

The signals at this crossing had their gates removed. This is on a tourist line. Do they even operate?
https://goo.gl/maps/wjfvssz8C2A2
https://goo.gl/maps/8XEootiY62k

Nearby is an older Raco cantilever
https://goo.gl/maps/TE65pBATkYH2

That's actually an old L&N WRRS install there, including that old WRRS cantilever!

There are some Youtube video's of that operation... it is called the St. Mary's railroad. In this video, it appears the gate motors have been removed from the signals. As you can see... the signals seem to be somewhat operating (no lights on the signal closest to the camera). I'm guessing due to this, the crossing is being flagged as well.

[cabman701]

The other side of the crossing with the failing gate:
https://www.google.com.au/maps/@43.1104 ... 56!6m1!1e1

Actually, I think the gate is positioned like that so it doesn't hit the overhead power poles.

That's exactly the reason why it isn't all the way up. It would be bad if the gate were to strike the power lines. Here's a few crossings on the site like that which have gates not all the way up to avoid hitting power lines:
http://www.rxrsignals.com/Alabama/Auburn/College/
http://www.rxrsignals.com/Alabama/Auburn/Gay/
http://www.rxrsignals.com/Alabama/Talladega/Battle/
http://www.rxrsignals.com/Alabama/Talladega/17/
http://www.rxrsignals.com/Alabama/Talladega/17/

This crossing in my hometown is like this, however it's days are numbered as they are pushing to put in an underpass here:
https://www.google.com/maps/@39.7792171 ... 6656?hl=en

I've always wondered it this causes extra wear on the gate motor... having to hold the gates in that position?

Sorry for the bump... but the end is coming for this crossing. The have begun the process of putting an underpass here. The street is still open for now, but expected to close in the next few weeks, which means the signals here will be put out of service soon.

http://newschannel20.com/news/local/con ... 10-17-2017

[cabman701]

Found this interesting setup in Chesnee, South Carolina:

https://www.google.com/maps/@35.1486714 ... 312!8i6656