yes one of the o st pedestal gates in Merced ,ca is gone!
https://www.google.com/maps/@37.3015335 ... authuser=0
however we recently went to san fransisco to do alcatraz and we ate at the mexican restraunt next to the tracks. and for thos who are wondering yes it was a good meal, but back to the discussionn i got a good look of the crossing and saw it had one pedestal gate and i know this crossing by heart and knew one of the gate mechanism was removed it was the one closet to the restraunt that was removed.
https://www.google.com/maps/@37.3015757 ... authuser=0
as satellite view shows the gate closet to the restaurant is gone.
https://www.google.com/maps/@37.3015048 ... authuser=0
another removed pair
when they had the pedestal gates
https://www.google.com/maps/@37.3052012 ... authuser=0
with the new gate mechs one of which has a crappy light installation althoughh the problem has been fixed
the two crossing in merced that still retains a pair
https://www.google.com/maps/@37.3029473 ... authuser=0
https://www.google.com/maps/@37.3052202 ... authuser=0
as for the five remaining pedestal gates i'm betting that there days are also numbered.
https://www.google.com/maps/@37.3004346 ... authuser=0
https://www.google.com/maps/@37.3033541 ... authuser=0
pedestal gate removed.
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pedestal gate removed.
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Re: pedestal gate removed.
Some WCH Clear LEDs there...
Also, EM gate mechs weren't exactly known for being maintenance friendly, nor have they been made in years, so railroads that have them are just going to steadily replace them.
Also, EM gate mechs weren't exactly known for being maintenance friendly, nor have they been made in years, so railroads that have them are just going to steadily replace them.
They/Them for me, please.
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Re: pedestal gate removed.
I've seen stories of people having to get onto their backs just to even maintain them.freebrickproductions wrote:Some WCH Clear LEDs there...
Also, EM gate mechs weren't exactly known for being maintenance friendly, nor have they been made in years, so railroads that have them are just going to steadily replace them.
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Re: pedestal gate removed.
well then in that case doesn't i make you wonder what they look like on the inside?ZachL wrote:I've seen stories of people having to get onto their backs just to even maintain them.freebrickproductions wrote:Some WCH Clear LEDs there...
Also, EM gate mechs weren't exactly known for being maintenance friendly, nor have they been made in years, so railroads that have them are just going to steadily replace them.
very lucky to live two-three blocks away from three teardrop bells. one of which i see at least once a week!