Google Maps Scavenger Hunt

[TheSignalMan2000]

Yellow crossbucks in Mt Airy, Maryland!
https://www.google.com/maps/@39.3668945 ... 6656?hl=en
https://www.google.com/maps/@39.3666884 ... 6656?hl=en

It's really strange that we see some yellow crossbucks being used in the United States because the only countries (that I know of) that still uses yellow crossbucks is in African countries, Jamaica, some Latin American countries, Japan, and Taiwan.

[ToledoRailfan]

Yellow crossbucks in Mt Airy, Maryland!
https://www.google.com/maps/@39.3668945 ... 6656?hl=en
https://www.google.com/maps/@39.3666884 ... 6656?hl=en

It's really strange that we see some yellow crossbucks being used in the United States because the only countries (that I know of) that still uses yellow crossbucks is in African countries, Jamaica, some Latin American countries, Japan, and Taiwan.

In the old days when standardization wasn't what is it today, yellow crossbucks were a thing here in The States along with inverted crossbucks, 45 degree crossbucks, and of coarse the crossbucks with black lettering on white backdrop. Not really sure what is up with these modern yellow crossbucks though.

[NathanFromEngland]

Yellow crossbucks in Mt Airy, Maryland!
https://www.google.com/maps/@39.3668945 ... 6656?hl=en
https://www.google.com/maps/@39.3666884 ... 6656?hl=en

It's really strange that we see some yellow crossbucks being used in the United States because the only countries (that I know of) that still uses yellow crossbucks is in African countries, Jamaica, some Latin American countries, Japan, and Taiwan.

In the old days when standardization wasn't what is it today, yellow crossbucks were a thing here in The States along with inverted crossbucks, 45 degree crossbucks, and of coarse the crossbucks with black lettering on white backdrop. Not really sure what is up with these modern yellow crossbucks though.

Ahem, you've forgotten this!
https://www.google.co.uk/maps/@53.45603 ... 6656?hl=en

[ToledoRailfan]

Yellow crossbucks in Mt Airy, Maryland!
https://www.google.com/maps/@39.3668945 ... 6656?hl=en
https://www.google.com/maps/@39.3666884 ... 6656?hl=en

It's really strange that we see some yellow crossbucks being used in the United States because the only countries (that I know of) that still uses yellow crossbucks is in African countries, Jamaica, some Latin American countries, Japan, and Taiwan.

In the old days when standardization wasn't what is it today, yellow crossbucks were a thing here in The States along with inverted crossbucks, 45 degree crossbucks, and of coarse the crossbucks with black lettering on white backdrop. Not really sure what is up with these modern yellow crossbucks though.

Ahem, you've forgotten this!
https://www.google.co.uk/maps/@53.45603 ... 6656?hl=en

That's a pretty long ways away from Mt Airy, Maryland.

[NathanFromEngland]

Yellow crossbucks in Mt Airy, Maryland!
https://www.google.com/maps/@39.3668945 ... 6656?hl=en
https://www.google.com/maps/@39.3666884 ... 6656?hl=en

It's really strange that we see some yellow crossbucks being used in the United States because the only countries (that I know of) that still uses yellow crossbucks is in African countries, Jamaica, some Latin American countries, Japan, and Taiwan.

In the old days when standardization wasn't what is it today, yellow crossbucks were a thing here in The States along with inverted crossbucks, 45 degree crossbucks, and of coarse the crossbucks with black lettering on white backdrop. Not really sure what is up with these modern yellow crossbucks though.

Ahem, you've forgotten this!
https://www.google.co.uk/maps/@53.45603 ... 6656?hl=en

That's a pretty long ways away from Mt Airy, Maryland.

Sadly, the line is OOS, but its a rather cool sight!

[Erik-Gorb-Hamilton]

So uh...

Whats the story behind this?

*Yes I know it's OOS, but what I am talking about is far more interesting considering it was left up.

[freebrickproductions]

So uh...

Whats the story behind this?

*Yes I know it's OOS, but what I am talking about is far more interesting considering it was left up.

Old signal bridge originally installed by the Central of New Jersey. As you can see, it originally had a lot more than just the one track running under it when the line was closed, probably under Conrail.

[ToledoRailfan]

So uh...

Whats the story behind this?

*Yes I know it's OOS, but what I am talking about is far more interesting considering it was left up.

Old signal bridge originally installed by the Central of New Jersey. As you can see, it originally had a lot more than just the one track running under it when the line was closed, probably under Conrail.

Looks really "trippy" having the bridge still there long after there were multiple tracks there.

[freebrickproductions]

So uh...

Whats the story behind this?

*Yes I know it's OOS, but what I am talking about is far more interesting considering it was left up.

Old signal bridge originally installed by the Central of New Jersey. As you can see, it originally had a lot more than just the one track running under it when the line was closed, probably under Conrail.

Looks really "trippy" having the bridge still there long after there were multiple tracks there.

Whatever railroad owned it when most of the tracks were torn out (likely Conrail based on the relay case) likely didn't want to remove the gantry. Heck, I wouldn't be too surprised if the line became dark territory after the multiple tracks were removed and the signals were left on the gantry, though turned away from the tracks and disconnected before eventually being removed by the railroad if not stolen.

[NathanFromEngland]

So uh...

Whats the story behind this?

*Yes I know it's OOS, but what I am talking about is far more interesting considering it was left up.

Old signal bridge originally installed by the Central of New Jersey. As you can see, it originally had a lot more than just the one track running under it when the line was closed, probably under Conrail.

Looks really "trippy" having the bridge still there long after there were multiple tracks there.

Whatever railroad owned it when most of the tracks were torn out (likely Conrail based on the relay case) likely didn't want to remove the gantry. Heck, I wouldn't be too surprised if the line became dark territory after the multiple tracks were removed and the signals were left on the gantry, though turned away from the tracks and disconnected before eventually being removed by the railroad if not stolen.

Yep, this line was last used by Conrail, thanks to this faded sign.
https://www.google.com/maps/@40.6664432 ... 312!8i6656