Google Maps Scavenger Hunt

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Re: Google Maps Scavenger Hunt

Post by NathanFromEngland » Sat Jun 15, 2019 5:45 pm

A triangle 2 tracks sign on a crossbuck crossing in New Boston. Texas.
https://www.google.com/maps/@33.4639033 ... 6656?hl=en
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Re: Google Maps Scavenger Hunt

Post by brett nc railfanner » Sun Jun 16, 2019 3:36 pm

An active crossing due to track work in Columbia, SC:
https://www.google.com/maps/@33.982804, ... 6656?hl=en
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Re: Google Maps Scavenger Hunt

Post by ZachL » Sun Jun 16, 2019 3:45 pm

brett nc railfanner wrote: ↑
Sun Jun 16, 2019 3:36 pm
 An active crossing due to track work in Columbia, SC:
https://www.google.com/maps/@33.982804, ... 6656?hl=en
It's quite possible that work truck was within the range to activate the crossing. And if it was in motion, it'd keep the crossing active.
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Re: Google Maps Scavenger Hunt

Post by Ethan the Railfanner » Fri Jun 21, 2019 12:59 pm

Active crossing in Naperville, IL:
https://www.google.com/maps/@41.7796413 ... 384!8i8192
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Re: Google Maps Scavenger Hunt

Post by MapsSurfer » Mon Jun 24, 2019 9:20 am

Found a WABCO AL-70 & Teardrop Bell in Maipu, Chile.
https://www.google.com/maps/@-35.848924 ... 312!8i6656
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Re: Google Maps Scavenger Hunt

Post by TheSignalMan2000 » Tue Jun 25, 2019 7:13 am

MapsSurfer wrote: ↑
Mon Jun 24, 2019 9:20 am
 Found a WABCO AL-70 & Teardrop Bell in Maipu, Chile.
https://www.google.com/maps/@-35.848924 ... 312!8i6656
There's an active crossing just 1 street over.
https://www.google.com/maps/@-35.850055 ... 312!8i6656
Interesting how this crossing used a Canadian-style crossbuck
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Post by freebrickproductions » Tue Jun 25, 2019 7:35 am

TheSignalMan2000 wrote: ↑
Tue Jun 25, 2019 7:13 am
MapsSurfer wrote: ↑
Mon Jun 24, 2019 9:20 am
 Found a WABCO AL-70 & Teardrop Bell in Maipu, Chile.
https://www.google.com/maps/@-35.848924 ... 312!8i6656
There's an active crossing just 1 street over.
https://www.google.com/maps/@-35.850055 ... 312!8i6656
Interesting how this crossing used a Canadian-style crossbuck
Alstom gate mech there as well:
https://www.google.com/maps/@-35.850075 ... 312!8i6656
The installation also reminds me of the signals in Spain.

Looks like the road was once two-way as well:
https://www.google.com/maps/@-35.850149 ... 312!8i6656

Going over another crossing finds us this unique old signal, though based on the sign on the signal, it doesn't work:
https://www.google.com/maps/@-35.851338 ... 312!8i6656

Another active Spanish-style crossing, with some more of those old signals that also appear to be abandoned in place:
https://www.google.com/maps/@-35.835291 ... 312!8i6656
And a closer look at the train activating the crossing:
https://www.google.com/maps/@-35.834492 ... 312!8i6656

And continuing up the line, we find these interesting solar-powered "signals" at a rural crossing:
https://www.google.com/maps/@-35.794585 ... 312!8i6656
It appears that the lights flash continuously regardless of if a train is nearby or not, likely working the same way as putting a beacon at a crossing here in the US.
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Re: Google Maps Scavenger Hunt

Post by freebrickproductions » Tue Jun 25, 2019 11:05 am

One-signal wonder:
https://www.google.com/maps/@46.7322661 ... 312!8i6656
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Re: Google Maps Scavenger Hunt

Post by NathanFromEngland » Fri Jun 28, 2019 5:37 pm

Active crossing with BNSF jail cell Autoracks.
https://www.google.com/maps/@37.6204735 ... 312!8i6656

Deactivating crossing.
https://www.google.com/maps/@37.6165621 ... 312!8i6656
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Re: Google Maps Scavenger Hunt

Post by ZachL » Mon Jul 01, 2019 6:03 pm

freebrickproductions wrote: ↑
Tue Jun 25, 2019 11:05 am
 One-signal wonder:
https://www.google.com/maps/@46.7322661 ... 312!8i6656
That area has seen better railroad days
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