Locations of ACTIVE GS Type 1s.

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Locations of ACTIVE GS Type 1s.

Post by UPking » Fri Mar 06, 2020 8:50 pm

These bells aren’t rare, but are uncommon and many signal fans like their sound. The difference between the GS Type 1 or2 is that the screws on the side of the cap are closer to the middle of the cap, while GS Type 2s and 3s are almost at the bottom of the cap: Here is an example:

GS Type 1:
https://www.google.com/maps/@38.6682431 ... urce=apiv3

GS Type 2:
https://www.google.com/maps/@38.5743944 ... urce=apiv3

Another good way to tell is to see how it faded. If you can see a little bit of extremely light green, it’s a type 1. GS type 2s used white shells instead of green shells.

A general rule of thumb is, if you can see a bit directly under the screw on the side of the cap, it’s a type 1. If not, it’s a type 2 or 3.
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Re: Locations of ACTIVE GS Type 1s.

Post by UnionPacific4Life » Fri Mar 06, 2020 9:10 pm

UPking STOP COPYING MY SiGNATURE!!!! :JK:

Just kidding its kinda annoying that everyone copies my signal “signalture” :LOL3:

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Re: Locations of ACTIVE GS Type 1s.

Post by Trainzmandude2012 » Sun Jun 07, 2020 11:42 pm

I'll see if this thread can be revived:
Cove Road, Pennsauken, NJ
https://www.google.com/maps/@39.9702831 ... 312!8i6656
Old Elverton Road, Harriman, TN
https://www.google.com/maps/@35.9786577 ... 312!8i6656
Hearthside Road, Clinton, TN
https://www.google.com/maps/@36.0830954 ... 312!8i6656
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Re: Locations of ACTIVE GS Type 1s.

Post by LARDLOGO » Mon Jun 08, 2020 1:26 am

Central Avenue- Bellingham, WA (only one I know of in my area)
https://goo.gl/maps/hp8VBkEezE8Xue2CA
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Re: Locations of ACTIVE GS Type 1s.

Post by Nascar Fan007 » Tue Sep 08, 2020 11:20 pm

I know a couple of gs type 1s that exist on the KCS Mexico Sub. 2 of which I've filmed over in Independence, and a pair in Blue Springs I have yet to film in action.

Harvard Ave #2, Independence, MO
https://www.google.com/maps/@39.0849,-9 ... 6656?hl=en

Scott Ave #2, Independence, MO
https://www.google.com/maps/@39.0832666 ... 6656?hl=en

And lastly, Main St in Blue Springs, MO
https://www.google.com/maps/@39.0184697 ... 312!8i6656
https://www.google.com/maps/@39.0184188 ... 312!8i6656
Not sure how many are still in service on the Mexico Sub, but these are the only known gs type 1s I know of that are in service. I'm sure there's more along the line somewhere. I know for a fact there used to be a 3rd gs type 1 in Independence on the old Selsa Rd crossing, but sadly that crossing was closed up and ripped out in favor of the Little Blue Parkway expansion. The city built the overpass right by the crossing and had no choice, but to rip out the signals. Still a shame the crossing had to go.
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Re: Locations of ACTIVE GS Type 1s.

Post by flat train » Tue Jun 15, 2021 11:41 am

This crossing has been out of service for some years, and still has a chance of reactivation. Just confirming, is this a type 1? https://www.google.com/maps/@33.9893779 ... 384!8i8192
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Post by freebrickproductions » Wed Jun 16, 2021 7:56 pm

flat train wrote:
Tue Jun 15, 2021 11:41 am
This crossing has been out of service for some years, and still has a chance of reactivation. Just confirming, is this a type 1? https://www.google.com/maps/@33.9893779 ... 384!8i8192
Could be, hard to tell without hearing it though.
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Re: Locations of ACTIVE GS Type 1s.

Post by jff1999 » Tue Aug 03, 2021 7:15 pm

https://www.google.com/maps/@34.5373946 ... 384!8i8192
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Post by freebrickproductions » Wed Aug 04, 2021 2:16 pm

Was able to confirm a few days ago that these crossings all have GS Type 1s:
https://www.google.com/maps/@32.4784499 ... 312!8i6656
http://www.rxrsignals.com/Alabama/R-Z/Verbena/CR24/
http://www.rxrsignals.com/Alabama/A-F/Deatsville/CR7/
http://www.rxrsignals.com/Alabama/A-F/Coosada/Coosada/

Sadly, the Safetran bell at AL 49 in Franklin, AL, is almost dead as it only clicks.
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Re: Locations of ACTIVE GS Type 1s.

Post by xxxman360 » Tue Oct 11, 2022 1:16 pm

For the Canadians out there, here's two I've heard in action:

Perth St. Brockville: https://www.google.com/maps/@44.5917226 ... 312!8i6656

Hall Rd. Ottawa: https://www.google.com/maps/@45.3734756 ... 384!8i8192
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