So I was browsing Google Maps while scouting out the Surf Line, and stumbled upon this crossing:
[Link fixed] https://maps.google.com/maps/myplaces?l ... 51,,0,8.04
Most of the flashers, look like US&S 8x20s, and the bell is some kind of 0333, but I don't think I've seen that kind of mechanism before. Resembles the WABCO LM series, but it doesn't have the "Triangle".
Looks somewhat like Old River Road on the SJVR...
Odd Gate Mechanism
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ConductorWho
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Odd Gate Mechanism
Last edited by ConductorWho on Thu Jan 24, 2013 6:30 pm, edited 2 times in total.
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StreetView...
http://goo.gl/maps/yrIQ6
http://goo.gl/maps/yrIQ6
Crossing pictures from Plant City, FL are finally here! viewtopic.php?f=13&t=2538
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[fixed the link now]
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Looks like it has the GRS logo:
https://maps.google.com/maps/myplaces?l ... 10.89&z=18
https://maps.google.com/maps/myplaces?l ... 10.89&z=18
They/Them for me, please.
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Re: Odd Gate Mechanism
Ran it through google, and got this:PaulSP wrote:There was a ton of those Santa Fe GRS "lightweight" mechanisms in the LA area.
http://www.quebectrain.com/regle105/pdf ... D_Mech.pdf
Looks like it was made by the firm that made the "Lex-C" lights as well!
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It was.ConductorWho wrote:Ran it through google, and got this:PaulSP wrote:There was a ton of those Santa Fe GRS "lightweight" mechanisms in the LA area.
http://www.quebectrain.com/regle105/pdf ... D_Mech.pdf
Looks like it was made by the firm that made the "Lex-C" lights as well!
They/Them for me, please.
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Re: Odd Gate Mechanism
Looks like a regular GRS Type D gate mech that's been Jerry rigged to the extreme.
GRS started making LEX-C lights in 1977 and they're made from polycarbonate resin.
GRS also introduced the AURORA product line of Light Emitting Diode assemblies for both crossing signal and gate arm lights in 1997.
GRS started making LEX-C lights in 1977 and they're made from polycarbonate resin.
GRS also introduced the AURORA product line of Light Emitting Diode assemblies for both crossing signal and gate arm lights in 1997.
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Paul it says GRS on the mech, it just looks weird because it doesn't have the right crossarms and conversion bracket.PaulSP wrote:I cant say much about them but I can tell you one thing they sure ain't GRS Type Ds.
Also GRS had a few variations of the Type D's, in the south the ones I worked on only had GRS logo printed on the door, the ones around here have Both WRRS/GRS.
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Re: Odd Gate Mechanism
I have found two of the same mechanisms on the same road just after S Garfield Ave. to the left.(Both side masts)
https://maps.google.com/maps?q=Commerce ... 1,,0,-2.31
And down a little farther.
https://maps.google.com/maps?q=E+Washin ... 46,,0,3.64
They're all over this Boulevard.
https://maps.google.com/maps?q=Commerce ... 1,,0,-2.31
And down a little farther.
https://maps.google.com/maps?q=E+Washin ... 46,,0,3.64
They're all over this Boulevard.