Google Maps Scavenger Hunt

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Re: Google Maps Scavenger Hunt

Post by NathanFromEngland » Mon May 18, 2020 7:13 pm

Deactivating crossing in Palatka, Florida. (Quite an unusual combination of Leotek, Dialight Ball, and WCH 2nd Generation LEDs)
https://www.google.com/maps/@29.6491393 ... 384!8i8192

Here is an active crossing in Ocala, Florida.
https://www.google.com/maps/@29.2062934 ... 312!8i6656

It looks like it could be doing some switching.
https://www.google.com/maps/@29.2065271 ... 312!8i6656

This WCH mechanical bell has an unusual base.
https://www.google.com/maps/@29.2078716 ... 312!8i6656

Up until July 2015, this crossing had a WCH mechanical bell, it was then replaced by a Safetran Type 3 E-Bell, but this unusual base was reused for the bell.
https://www.google.com/maps/@29.2108583 ... 312!8i6656

By 2019 however, the Safetran Type 3 was replaced with a GS Type 2, or if we are somewhat lucky, Type 3, but I'd assume a type 2 since CSX is a rare user of the GS Type 3, and it could most likely be a reused bell.
https://www.google.com/maps/@29.2108265 ... 312!8i6656

Another active crossing.
https://www.google.com/maps/@29.3603973 ... 312!8i6656

Unusual side signal.
https://www.google.com/maps/@29.4534815 ... 000!8i5500

A strange setup, wonder why the lights on the cantilever are mounted in an unusual way? The shorter cantilever appears to be a knock-down replacement, judging by the LED's in the signals.
https://www.google.com/maps/@29.5881231 ... 312!8i6656

A crossing on an off-ramp for Florida State Route 20, I would assume that this crossing here could be an early to mid-2000's installation, judging by the overpass.
https://www.google.com/maps/@29.5958144 ... 312!8i6656

Active crossing in the background, what is that vehicle on the left?
https://www.google.com/maps/@29.7146373 ... 312!8i6656
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Re: Google Maps Scavenger Hunt

Post by freebrickproductions » Mon May 18, 2020 8:18 pm

NathanFromEngland wrote:
Mon May 18, 2020 7:13 pm
This WCH mechanical bell has an unusual base.
https://www.google.com/maps/@29.2078716 ... 312!8i6656

Up until July 2015, this crossing had a WCH mechanical bell, it was then replaced by a Safetran Type 3 E-Bell, but this unusual base was reused for the bell.
https://www.google.com/maps/@29.2108583 ... 312!8i6656

By 2019 however, the Safetran Type 3 was replaced with a GS Type 2, or if we are somewhat lucky, Type 3, but I'd assume a type 2 since CSX is a rare user of the GS Type 3, and it could most likely be a reused bell.
https://www.google.com/maps/@29.2108265 ... 312!8i6656
Those are 4 to 5 inch adapters as both mechanical bells had 4 inch bases on them for some reason. Also, the first mechanical bell appears to possibly be a WRRS mechanical bell.

And the GS e-bell could be a Type 3, want to say those have cropped up on the CSX in that part of Florida.
NathanFromEngland wrote:
Mon May 18, 2020 7:13 pm
Active crossing in the background, what is that vehicle on the left?
https://www.google.com/maps/@29.7146373 ... 312!8i6656
Hi-rail truck.
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Re: Google Maps Scavenger Hunt

Post by gameboy2000 » Thu Jul 16, 2020 1:14 pm

Here is an unusual crossing in North Carolina

https://www.google.com/maps/@36.099111, ... 312!8i6656
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Re: Google Maps Scavenger Hunt

Post by freebrickproductions » Thu Jul 16, 2020 10:03 pm

gameboy2000 wrote:
Thu Jul 16, 2020 1:14 pm
Here is an unusual crossing in North Carolina

https://www.google.com/maps/@36.099111, ... 312!8i6656
On the site!
http://www.rxrsignals.com/North_Carolin ... /Chestnut/
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Re: Google Maps Scavenger Hunt

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Re: Google Maps Scavenger Hunt

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Re: Google Maps Scavenger Hunt

Post by ColeD » Sat Sep 05, 2020 7:37 am

Looks like this RXR sign may be supposed to have an advance warning light:

https://www.google.com/maps/@27.4557559 ... 384!8i8192
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Re: Google Maps Scavenger Hunt

Post by brett nc railfanner » Wed Sep 09, 2020 6:25 pm

Active crossing in Winter Haven, FL:
https://www.google.com/maps/@28.004039, ... 312!8i6656
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Re: Google Maps Scavenger Hunt

Post by ColeD » Sun Sep 13, 2020 9:25 am

Active crossing in Warm Springs, GA:

https://www.google.com/maps/@32.8978877 ... 312!8i6656
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Re: Google Maps Scavenger Hunt

Post by freebrickproductions » Sun Sep 13, 2020 2:02 pm

ColeD wrote:
Sun Sep 13, 2020 9:25 am
Active crossing in Warm Springs, GA:

https://www.google.com/maps/@32.8978877 ... 312!8i6656
Ah... The CSX Lineville Sub. Would love to visit the parts of the line from Lineville, AL, eastwards, especially if even half of the stuff street view shows is still there.

Went further east (onto what appears to be the CSX Fitzgerald Subdivision) and found this active crossing:
https://www.google.com/maps/@32.0751427 ... 312!8i6656
And active from the other side as well:
https://www.google.com/maps/@32.075079, ... 312!8i6656
Looking at street view, it appears that CSX has since gone through and given this line an LED upgrade, so many of the 8 inch lights between there and Manchester are more than likely long gone, sadly. Hopefully the many mechanical bells remain though.

Also, here's a classic ACL install:
https://www.google.com/maps/@31.7160195 ... 312!8i6656
https://www.google.com/maps/@31.7162304 ... 312!8i6656
Sadly, it's long gone now:
https://www.google.com/maps/@31.7160981 ... 384!8i8192

Another active crossing in Nichols, GA:
https://www.google.com/maps/@31.5172903 ... 384!8i8192

Another active crossing in Waycross:
https://www.google.com/maps/@31.240941, ... 328!8i1664
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