Google Maps Scavenger Hunt

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Re: Google Maps Scavenger Hunt

Post by PlyingKibbles89 » Sat Dec 05, 2020 11:00 am

Here's an interesting one; UP replaced one of the signals, but left not only the old relay case, but one of the old signal masts, as well.
https://www.google.com/maps/@39.1486075 ... 6656?hl=en
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Re: Google Maps Scavenger Hunt

Post by MapsSurfer » Sun Dec 20, 2020 7:52 am

I know there's a curve in the road, but are two signals so close together necessary?
Btw these are classic USSR-Era Lights :Smile:
https://www.google.com/maps/@48.1567073 ... 312!8i6656
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Re: Google Maps Scavenger Hunt

Post by AndyWS » Tue Dec 29, 2020 6:17 pm

This crossing on a CN spur line in Menasha, WI is activated as the local is switching nearby:

https://goo.gl/maps/Yracc6v2VFL5ikpn9
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Re: Google Maps Scavenger Hunt

Post by LARDLOGO » Fri Jan 01, 2021 12:42 am

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Re: Google Maps Scavenger Hunt

Post by AndyWS » Fri Jan 01, 2021 6:04 pm

CN crossing in Trevor, WI (just north of the IL state line) with an intermodal train crossing as the Google car pulled up:

https://goo.gl/maps/jFyQkAyifdBDCr8SA
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Re: Google Maps Scavenger Hunt

Post by PlyingKibbles89 » Fri Jan 15, 2021 11:46 am

I've found a lot in the past couple days.

Active Tennessee Pass Crossing! This is on the "active" part of the line.
https://www.google.com/maps/@38.3053083 ... 1664?hl=en

Not sure if I posted this before, but here is a UP crossing with WCH Clear LEDs, and a MI/US&S mechanical bell!
https://www.google.com/maps/@40.4652986 ... 8192?hl=en

Here's a San Luis Rio Grande crossing with 3 signals having clear LEDs!
https://www.google.com/maps/@37.4751432 ... 312!8i6656

Here's a couple FRA violations.
https://www.google.com/maps/@37.4661564 ... 312!8i6656
https://www.google.com/maps/@37.4663017 ... 312!8i6656

I was looking on the K&O and found this crossing with a prototype GS e-bell!
https://www.google.com/maps/@37.9895267 ... 6656?hl=en

1-track sign.
https://www.google.com/maps/@37.9894055 ... 6656?hl=en

Old crossing.
https://www.google.com/maps/@37.9784222 ... 6656?hl=en
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Re: Google Maps Scavenger Hunt

Post by freebrickproductions » Sat Jan 16, 2021 3:45 am

They/Them for me, please.

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Re: Google Maps Scavenger Hunt

Post by PlyingKibbles89 » Thu Jan 28, 2021 1:26 pm

Found more stuff in the past week.

I don't know why, but this just looks odd in my opinion.
https://www.google.com/maps/@27.5193032 ... 384!8i8192

New signals.
https://www.google.com/maps/@39.1055875 ... 8192?hl=en

Very old crossing.
https://www.google.com/maps/@42.5899524 ... 6656?hl=en
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Re: Google Maps Scavenger Hunt

Post by UnionPacific4Life » Thu Feb 18, 2021 11:42 am

Heres something: a GS bell mounted on top of a mast adapter
https://www.google.com/maps/@42.9531796 ... 384!8i8192
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