Google Maps Scavenger Hunt

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Re: Google Maps Scavenger Hunt

Post by NathanFromEngland » Sun Dec 02, 2018 1:47 pm

Uh...
https://www.google.com.au/maps/@28.5335 ... 000!8i5500
A banner asking SunRail commuters on their service, this probably explains the reason why quad gates are coming in and the complaining residents.
https://www.google.com.au/maps/@28.5403 ... 000!8i5500
It also looks like Fergs Railway Depot was closed down.
https://www.google.com.au/maps/@28.5403 ... 000!8i5500
And sadly, one of the GS type 1's was oddly enough, replaced with a RACO or Safetran bell at the Church Street crossing, although older and used. :glare:
https://www.google.com.au/maps/@28.5403 ... 000!8i5500
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Re: Google Maps Scavenger Hunt

Post by ZachL » Sun Dec 02, 2018 1:56 pm

Uh what?? :Confused:
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Re: Google Maps Scavenger Hunt

Post by NathanFromEngland » Sun Dec 02, 2018 2:04 pm

ZachL wrote:
Uh what?? :Confused:
All the construction, especially that pretty narrow overpass, couldn't imagine if the crossing is soon to be grade seperated, the road is literally dirt now.
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Re: Google Maps Scavenger Hunt

Post by ZachL » Sun Dec 02, 2018 2:44 pm

NathanFromEngland wrote:
ZachL wrote:
Uh what?? :Confused:
All the construction, especially that pretty narrow overpass, couldn't imagine if the crossing is soon to be grade seperated, the road is literally dirt now.
You could have said that in your descriptor of the URL instead of leaving us in the blank, you know. :Roll:
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Re: Google Maps Scavenger Hunt

Post by freebrickproductions » Sun Dec 02, 2018 11:39 pm

A nice old Griswold install in El Centro, CA:
https://www.google.co.uk/maps/@32.79287 ... 312!8i6656

Another one nearby, though with newer bells:
https://www.google.co.uk/maps/@32.79490 ... 312!8i6656
They/Them for me, please.

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Re: Google Maps Scavenger Hunt

Post by ZachL » Mon Dec 03, 2018 4:22 pm

freebrickproductions wrote:A nice old Griswold install in El Centro, CA:
https://www.google.co.uk/maps/@32.79287 ... 312!8i6656

Another one nearby, though with newer bells:
https://www.google.co.uk/maps/@32.79490 ... 312!8i6656
Oh that's awesome. I know someone from El Centro, but they don't live there any longer. :Tongue1:
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Re: Google Maps Scavenger Hunt

Post by busman_49 » Wed Dec 05, 2018 7:13 am

Active Crossing, Clifton Heights, PA (I'm pretty sure this isn't on here yet; forgive me if I missed it in my search):
https://www.google.com/maps/@39.9152789 ... 312!8i6656
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Re: Google Maps Scavenger Hunt

Post by NathanFromEngland » Fri Dec 07, 2018 3:08 pm

NathanFromEngland wrote:It also looks like Fergs Railway Depot was closed down.
https://www.google.com.au/maps/@28.5403 ... 000!8i5500
It turns out, i was correct
I did actually eat in there last year, when i recorded and got some terrible photos of the Church Street crossing and the video (which i made private due to the bad outcome of it) but it wasn't just popular when i dined there, the food was nice but not enough people appeared to be there on the day i ate there, there was also some quiz game that nobody seemed to be playing and there was basically nobody playing there.

Now there's another report on what it could become, but for now we have no clue. I guess Mark Fergusons hopes of turning the property of Church Street station around are dashed now. Plans however are divided, and the City of Orlando are encouraging residents to vote on what the building should become

Ferguson did however sign a 20 year lease to the building, although i have no clue where that could have went now since Fergs is gone.
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Re: Google Maps Scavenger Hunt

Post by ZachL » Fri Dec 07, 2018 6:59 pm

NathanFromEngland wrote:
NathanFromEngland wrote:It also looks like Fergs Railway Depot was closed down.
https://www.google.com.au/maps/@28.5403 ... 000!8i5500
It turns out, i was correct
I did actually eat in there last year, when i recorded and got some terrible photos of the Church Street crossing and the video (which i made private due to the bad outcome of it) but it wasn't just popular when i dined there, the food was nice but not enough people appeared to be there on the day i ate there, there was also some quiz game that nobody seemed to be playing and there was basically nobody playing there.

Now there's another report on what it could become, but for now we have no clue. I guess Mark Fergusons hopes of turning the property of Church Street station around are dashed now. Plans however are divided, and the City of Orlando are encouraging residents to vote on what the building should become

Ferguson did however sign a 20 year lease to the building, although i have no clue where that could have went now since Fergs is gone.
I'm surprised Ferguson would open there. Both of his restaurants in St. Petersburg and Tampa are successful because they're around the corner from sports venues.
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Re: Google Maps Scavenger Hunt

Post by ZachL » Fri Dec 07, 2018 9:18 pm

Crossing pictures from Plant City, FL are finally here! viewtopic.php?f=13&t=2538
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