Google Maps Scavenger Hunt

[ZachL]

Active Crossing near Trezevant, TN:
https://www.google.com/maps/@36.0235427 ... 312!8i6656

Noticed that the street blade next to the crossing claims that US 79 is "TN 79" (the road is also TN 76, but that means the street blade is still wrong).

i never knew those things were called street blades...

Probably obvious that they have that name due to them shaped like razor blades (ouch)

Well, any street sign is like that.

[LARDLOGO]

Older technology?
https://goo.gl/maps/5MjUENu38hR2

Traffic lights are installed onto the cantilever.
https://goo.gl/maps/dRmYRQA4iru

On the other side, there are two bells; one on the cantilever and one on the mast.
https://goo.gl/maps/JsFT9mHtx7T2

Third signal.
https://goo.gl/maps/iJvKgDSSrX12

Another side signal at the next crossing.
https://goo.gl/maps/o7p4nk4hSuS2

Fence dividing both tracks.
https://goo.gl/maps/J18DVs7FAX52

Interesting.
https://goo.gl/maps/EexrJKNQx7A2
https://goo.gl/maps/US53gqLDLe72

Approaching Train.
https://goo.gl/maps/XWE9mfwhmK62

Cantilevers are on the same side of the road.
https://goo.gl/maps/SJa5a34cAvD2

Another train.
https://goo.gl/maps/6GcTY1ssoWx

Another example of traffic lights installed on the cantilever. The cantilever lights are on a stick.
https://goo.gl/maps/3xMkHDNjahJ2

No crossbucks, only stop signs.
https://goo.gl/maps/eZanhxckWtv

Out of service track removed, except for at this crossing.
https://goo.gl/maps/F7xmBFdxZBs
https://goo.gl/maps/a69y9mo5PfK2

Kind of like the old "STOP WHEN SWINGING" signs.
https://goo.gl/maps/opqDQPx5ySQ2

Small crossbucks for pedestrian crossing. Also note "CROSSING RAILROAD"
https://goo.gl/maps/5oGcFf18qxJ2
https://goo.gl/maps/KRZYVE5Skik

No crossbuck.
https://goo.gl/maps/owaFoqVgeAk

Odd crossbuck and vandalized stop sign.
https://goo.gl/maps/SUgsKBrEAW72

Nearby sign was also vandalized.
https://goo.gl/maps/93CvdyJWwC82

On the other side, smaller stop sign and vandalized crossbuck.
https://goo.gl/maps/1Dg5AF5XigA2

Only one crossbuck here.
https://goo.gl/maps/HfLgkFADMj32

Crossbucks are farther away from the tracks than normal.
https://goo.gl/maps/6yCqj92o76x
https://goo.gl/maps/dWzCtqqdTVv

[LARDLOGO]

Extremely odd masts.
https://goo.gl/maps/JoxL26VPa6L2
https://goo.gl/maps/h44zh44CdHs

Large relay case.
https://goo.gl/maps/7hGQyFajTe32

[ZachL]

Large relay case.
https://goo.gl/maps/7hGQyFajTe32

Those are called relay bungalows.

[freebrickproductions]

Extremely odd masts.
https://goo.gl/maps/JoxL26VPa6L2
https://goo.gl/maps/h44zh44CdHs

The LIRR likes to use masts that tall for crossings with long gate-arms, it seems.

[MapsSurfer]

Here are some Dutch-Made Crossing Signals in Ghana.
I believe these were manufactured by the Dutch Company "Alkmaar". Although I'm not to sure about that.
The majority of Signalized Crossings can be found in the capitol city of Accra, there are an extreme few outside of the capitol.

This first Crossing has no Signs or Signals, but since there is a Guard's Shanty, this leads me to believe that they once had some Signalization here at some point.
https://www.google.com/maps/@5.6511362, ... 312!8i6656

This next Crossing has one pair Signals, but I highly doubt that they are operational. The Guard's Shanty can be seen behind the red umbrella.
https://www.google.com/maps/@5.6472759, ... 312!8i6656

Another completely Unguarded Crossing. This one having a flimsly-looking Metal Shanty.
https://www.google.com/maps/@5.6020219, ... 312!8i6656

However, there is a suspicious looking peg on the side of the road. Could this have been part of a long-gone Signal or Gate Mechanism?
Though I might just be looking too much into this!
https://www.google.com/maps/@5.6020219, ... 312!8i6656

Now we're talkin'! Here is a set of proper (albeit unusable) Crossing Signals. Since this is a main road, there may still be some sort of warning available.
Possibly from a bell or siren from one of those Crossing Shanty's on each side of the Avenue.
https://www.google.com/maps/@5.6066774, ... 312!8i6656

Here is rather depressed-looking set of Flashers. These also look to be out-of-use, though there is one Manual Gate on the other side of the Crossing.
So at least there's some sort of protection.
https://www.google.com/maps/@5.6112776, ... 312!8i6656

Another Unguarded Crossing, this one with Red/White Crash Barriers and a vacant Shanty.
https://www.google.com/maps/@5.6196716, ... 312!8i6656

Unguarded Crossings are the norm in Africa if you haven't caught on. Interestingly you can clearly see some French-Style Block Signals at this Crossing.
https://www.google.com/maps/@5.6197162, ... 312!8i6656

Another pair of unusable Crossing Signals. I've noticed that all of the Crossings in Accra are missing there Bells.
Maybe they never installed Crossings with bells, that or they're placed within the Guard Shanties next to the Signals.
https://www.google.com/maps/@5.6197119, ... 312!8i6656

This set of Crossing Signals are seriously beat up, they've most likely have been vandalized at some point.
https://www.google.com/maps/@5.6116099, ... 312!8i6656

Unguarded Crossing with an absolutely stunning view of the Atlantic.
Mind-you this is an active Railway, so imagined Railfanning while being on this beautiful beach!
https://www.google.com/maps/@5.6140817, ... 312!8i6656

That about does it for the Crossings in the Accra area. There are some new Italian-Style Crossing Signals around the Industrial area, but all of those are outside the range of Google Street View. Now we move on to the other active Railway in Ghana, this one is a mining Railway west of the Capitol.

This is in the Port City of Takoradi, near the Railway Terminal. As you can see, this isn't the most sanitary places in the city!
https://www.google.com/maps/@4.8887246, ... 312!8i6656

"Active" Crossing just north of Takoradi.
https://www.google.com/maps/@4.9069529, ... 312!8i6656

Here's an interesting location, the signal is obviously out-of-service, but unlike what I pointed out before this crossing DOES have a Bell.
It's one of those Classic Dutch Bells which themselves are based off WRRS mini-bells.
https://www.google.com/maps/@4.9217138, ... 312!8i6656

There are surely more ineresting Crossings to be found in Ghana, but these are all the crossings of note captured on Google Street View.
To rap this up I'll share with you a video taken aboard a train through Accra. In the video several Crossings that are not shone above can be seen, some with there Wooden Gates still intact! You can also some bells of unknown make ringing at several crossings as well. Enjoy!

[NathanFromEngland]

One of the most oddest crossings i've ever seen.
https://www.google.com/maps/@-33.510118 ... 312!8i6656

This crossing has unusually large counterweights for US&S Model 95's.
https://www.google.com/maps/@-33.536019 ... 312!8i6656

WCH Mechanical Bell and Safetran lights on an ungated crossing which replaced a flagman signal.
https://www.google.com/maps/@-33.568520 ... 312!8i6656

[Steven429]

One of the most oddest crossings i've ever seen.
https://www.google.com/maps/@-33.510118 ... 312!8i6656

This crossing has unusually large counterweights for US&S Model 95's.
https://www.google.com/maps/@-33.536019 ... 312!8i6656

WCH Mechanical Bell and Safetran lights on an ungated crossing which replaced a flagman signal.
https://www.google.com/maps/@-33.568520 ... 312!8i6656

I wonder if the teardrop and/or wig wag still work or are they disconnected?

[NathanFromEngland]

Active crossing in Southport, England.
https://www.google.com/maps/@53.6414274 ... 312!8i6656

[ZachL]

One of the most oddest crossings i've ever seen.
https://www.google.com/maps/@-33.510118 ... 312!8i6656

This crossing has unusually large counterweights for US&S Model 95's.
https://www.google.com/maps/@-33.536019 ... 312!8i6656

WCH Mechanical Bell and Safetran lights on an ungated crossing which replaced a flagman signal.
https://www.google.com/maps/@-33.568520 ... 312!8i6656

I wonder if the teardrop and/or wig wag still work or are they disconnected?

They're probably disconnected.