Google Maps Scavenger Hunt

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Re: Google Maps Scavenger Hunt

Post by NathanFromEngland » Sat Feb 10, 2018 8:06 am

ACL/SCL No right turn light.
https://www.google.com/maps/@33.5727868 ... 6656?hl=en
Judging by the looks of the crossing equipment, it may no longer work.
Loose wire?
https://www.google.com/maps/@30.8310789 ... 6656?hl=en
A crossing that was upgraded, but never had its old cantilevers removed.
https://www.google.com/maps/@29.8917385 ... 6656?hl=en
ACL bridge that could do with some TLC.
https://www.google.com/maps/@29.6435976 ... 6656?hl=en
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Re: Google Maps Scavenger Hunt

Post by freebrickproductions » Sat Feb 10, 2018 10:02 pm

Some classic signals in Holton, IN with some classic B&O PL signals next to the crossing!
https://www.google.com/maps/@39.0749193 ... 312!8i6656
https://www.google.com/maps/@39.0749715 ... 312!8i6656
One of the signals even has some GRS 8 inch lights on it!
https://www.google.com/maps/@39.0749745 ... 312!8i6656

An old B&O gateless signal in Osgood, IN with the original GRS 8 inch lights!
https://www.google.com/maps/@39.1296395 ... 312!8i6656

Uh-oh!
https://www.google.com/maps/@39.1303725 ... 312!8i6656

Looks like a maintainer accidentally left this relay case open, with part of a crossbuck inside!
https://www.google.com/maps/@39.1162046 ... 312!8i6656

Here's an odd little B&O cantilever signal:
https://www.google.com/maps/@39.0568406 ... 312!8i6656
https://www.google.com/maps/@39.0569384 ... 312!8i6656
https://www.google.com/maps/@39.0570963 ... 312!8i6656

Classic cantilever signals:
https://www.google.com/maps/@39.092619, ... 312!8i6656

https://www.google.com/maps/@39.0934892 ... 312!8i6656

https://www.google.com/maps/@39.094239, ... 312!8i6656

Here's a rather unique crossing:
https://www.google.com/maps/@39.0969746 ... 312!8i6656
Looks like it has since been closed though, but the signals may have gotten a new lease on life at another crossing right nearby:
https://www.google.com/maps/@39.0985374 ... a=!3m1!1e3

Active crossing:
https://www.google.com/maps/@39.076665, ... 312!8i6656

Another active crossing:
https://www.google.com/maps/@39.0817942 ... 312!8i6656
Train has an ES40DC leading an SD70MAC and a Dash-9:
https://www.google.com/maps/@39.0817942 ... 312!8i6656
They/Them for me, please.

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Re: Google Maps Scavenger Hunt

Post by ToledoRailfan » Sat Feb 10, 2018 10:37 pm

freebrickproductions wrote:Some classic signals in Holton, IN with some classic B&O PL signals next to the crossing!
https://www.google.com/maps/@39.0749193 ... 312!8i6656
https://www.google.com/maps/@39.0749715 ... 312!8i6656
One of the signals even has some GRS 8 inch lights on it!
https://www.google.com/maps/@39.0749745 ... 312!8i6656
Not to mention those old buildings located around the crossing. That would be a great place to railfan.
The extra signal there for the alley kinda looks interesting being almost in a grass field.
freebrickproductions wrote: Classic cantilever signals:
https://www.google.com/maps/@39.092619, ... 312!8i6656

https://www.google.com/maps/@39.0934892 ... 312!8i6656

https://www.google.com/maps/@39.094239, ... 312!8i6656

Here's a rather unique crossing:
https://www.google.com/maps/@39.0969746 ... 312!8i6656
Looks like it has since been closed though, but the signals may have gotten a new lease on life at another crossing right nearby:
https://www.google.com/maps/@39.0985374 ... a=!3m1!1e3
That has already been posted here before.
viewtopic.php?f=15&t=2924&p=19362&hilit ... urg#p19362
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Re: Google Maps Scavenger Hunt

Post by freebrickproductions » Sat Feb 10, 2018 11:14 pm

ToledoRailfan wrote:
freebrickproductions wrote: Classic cantilever signals:
https://www.google.com/maps/@39.092619, ... 312!8i6656

https://www.google.com/maps/@39.0934892 ... 312!8i6656

https://www.google.com/maps/@39.094239, ... 312!8i6656

Here's a rather unique crossing:
https://www.google.com/maps/@39.0969746 ... 312!8i6656
Looks like it has since been closed though, but the signals may have gotten a new lease on life at another crossing right nearby:
https://www.google.com/maps/@39.0985374 ... a=!3m1!1e3
That has already been posted here before.
viewtopic.php?f=15&t=2924&p=19362&hilit ... urg#p19362
I had a feeling I had seen them before. Still worth posting the update about the last crossing though.
They/Them for me, please.

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Re: Google Maps Scavenger Hunt

Post by NathanFromEngland » Sun Feb 11, 2018 3:09 am

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Re: Google Maps Scavenger Hunt

Post by freebrickproductions » Sun Feb 11, 2018 4:20 am

NathanFromEngland wrote: What's this? You may call these power lines, but i've never seen this before.
https://www.google.co.uk/maps/@39.80581 ... 6656?hl=en
Looks like the remains of a code line being used for a power connection to the relay case.
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Re: Google Maps Scavenger Hunt

Post by ToledoRailfan » Sun Feb 11, 2018 6:56 am

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Re: Google Maps Scavenger Hunt

Post by brett nc railfanner » Sun Feb 11, 2018 2:30 pm

Active crossing in Springfield, Illinois:
https://www.google.com/maps/@39.7982099 ... 312!8i6656
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Re: Google Maps Scavenger Hunt

Post by NathanFromEngland » Sun Feb 11, 2018 2:33 pm

brett nc railfanner wrote:Active crossing in Springfield, Illinois:
https://www.google.com/maps/@39.7982099 ... 312!8i6656
Nope, GSV isn't waiting.
https://www.google.com/maps/@39.7982323 ... 312!8i6656
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Re: Google Maps Scavenger Hunt

Post by ToledoRailfan » Sun Feb 11, 2018 11:04 pm

Holy crap! Streetview caught the Sheboygan Wigwags in action! :Scared: :TUP2: Nice to know that these Wigwags are still there as of July.
https://www.google.com/maps/@43.764403, ... 6656?hl=en
https://www.google.com/maps/@43.7643663 ... 6656?hl=en
https://www.google.com/maps/@43.7643032 ... 6656?hl=en

There's someone taking pictures too. That would be pretty crazy to get active wigwags and the streetview car in the same shot!
https://www.google.com/maps/@43.764403, ... 6656?hl=en
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