Google Maps Scavenger Hunt

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Re: Google Maps Scavenger Hunt

Post by ToledoRailfan » Mon Jun 26, 2017 2:35 am

NathanFromEngland wrote:I find it strange on how this crossing has traffic signal protection for the tramway and a quad gate setup for the mainline.
https://www.google.co.uk/maps/place/Bas ... 4d-1.17857
I've actually come across that crossing before while browsing through streetview. They probably did it because the crossing is a MCB crossing.
Erik-Gorb-Hamilton wrote:ncredibly bizarre picture of something else as well, although it's not a crossing but rather a bizarre bridge. If you guys want I could post the picture I took of that bridge here. I promise it's well worth it :Laugh:
I'd like to see it.
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Re: Google Maps Scavenger Hunt

Post by NathanFromEngland » Mon Jun 26, 2017 9:53 am

Active crossing in Exeter Red Cow.
https://www.google.co.uk/maps/@50.73111 ... 6656?hl=en
It was caught from the other side, There is a worker standing on the crossing!
https://www.google.co.uk/maps/@50.73137 ... 6656?hl=en
Following an upgrade in 2013, yodalarms were added to the middle of the crossing, and the crossing became a MCB-CCTV
https://www.google.co.uk/maps/@50.73126 ... 6656?hl=en
Whats this?
https://www.google.co.uk/maps/@50.73126 ... 6656?hl=en
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Re: Google Maps Scavenger Hunt

Post by Erik-Gorb-Hamilton » Mon Jun 26, 2017 12:36 pm

ToledoRailfan wrote:
NathanFromEngland wrote:I find it strange on how this crossing has traffic signal protection for the tramway and a quad gate setup for the mainline.
https://www.google.co.uk/maps/place/Bas ... 4d-1.17857
I've actually come across that crossing before while browsing through streetview. They probably did it because the crossing is a MCB crossing.
Erik-Gorb-Hamilton wrote:ncredibly bizarre picture of something else as well, although it's not a crossing but rather a bizarre bridge. If you guys want I could post the picture I took of that bridge here. I promise it's well worth it :Laugh:
I'd like to see it.

To get to Bend and Klamath Falls via the north the BNSF has to cross the Columbia River using a lift bridge. I never paid much thought to this bridge as I thought it didn't really have anything special about it. HOWEVER, While chasing the 4449 from Bend back north We (group I was in) found a way to get a good shot of the train going over the bridge. While on the access road we found we came into view of what appeared to be a old swing bridge in the same span!
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Sure enough the bridge on the right appears to be a old swingbridge BUILT IN to the lift bridge. I have no clue on why this swing bridge was here. It's been OOS for some time as the old telegraph wires were strung to the side of the bridge without any medium to detach if opened...
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Re: Google Maps Scavenger Hunt

Post by IanMP » Mon Jun 26, 2017 5:18 pm

[quote="ToledoRailfan"]Here is a pretty interesting crossing in Quebec City!

Strange that i never noticed it, since i got there 2 times...
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Re: Google Maps Scavenger Hunt

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Re: Google Maps Scavenger Hunt

Post by ZachL » Mon Jun 26, 2017 9:04 pm

brett nc railfanner wrote:Active crossing:
https://www.google.com/maps/@41.8503788 ... 328!8i1664
What crossing?! Where?!

https://www.google.com/maps/@41.8503452 ... 312!8i6656

On a more serious note, that image above looks like a malfunction.
Crossing pictures from Plant City, FL are finally here! viewtopic.php?f=13&t=2538
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Re: Google Maps Scavenger Hunt

Post by NathanFromEngland » Tue Jun 27, 2017 12:43 am

ZachL wrote:
brett nc railfanner wrote:Active crossing:
https://www.google.com/maps/@41.8503788 ... 328!8i1664
What crossing?! Where?!

https://www.google.com/maps/@41.8503452 ... 312!8i6656

On a more serious note, that image above looks like a malfunction.
Its gone now.
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Re: Google Maps Scavenger Hunt

Post by ToledoRailfan » Tue Jun 27, 2017 2:10 am

NathanFromEngland wrote:
ZachL wrote:
brett nc railfanner wrote:Active crossing:
https://www.google.com/maps/@41.8503788 ... 328!8i1664
What crossing?! Where?!

https://www.google.com/maps/@41.8503452 ... 312!8i6656

On a more serious note, that image above looks like a malfunction.
Its gone now.
Wow! :Blink:

I think that is the first time I've seen an active crossing on Google Streetview that no longer exists.
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Re: Google Maps Scavenger Hunt

Post by Erik-Gorb-Hamilton » Tue Jun 27, 2017 10:14 am

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Re: Google Maps Scavenger Hunt

Post by NathanFromEngland » Tue Jun 27, 2017 10:37 am

How do you get a link working with words, every time i do it it is the URL but its all broken.

Reverse Crossbuck.
https://www.google.com.au/maps/@42.0182 ... 312!8i6656
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