Google Maps Scavenger Hunt

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Re: Google Maps Scavenger Hunt

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cabman701 wrote:Found this 8 inch crossing out in the California desert: http://goo.gl/maps/dhuRv

Both signals have a square "Railroad Crossing" sign below the real crossbuck. Also, check out the bell on the nearest signal. Lastly... the other signal has an advance warning sign mounted below the lights. :Blink:
I did some searching down the line and I found a Solar Powered crossing!
https://www.google.com/maps/@32.725934, ... BOFk3w!2e0
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ToledoRailfan wrote:
cabman701 wrote:Found this 8 inch crossing out in the California desert: http://goo.gl/maps/dhuRv

Both signals have a square "Railroad Crossing" sign below the real crossbuck. Also, check out the bell on the nearest signal. Lastly... the other signal has an advance warning sign mounted below the lights. :Blink:
I did some searching down the line and I found a Solar Powered crossing!
https://www.google.com/maps/@32.725934, ... BOFk3w!2e0
That's actually a different line; the 8 inch crossing is on a narrow-gauge line and the one you posted is standard-gauge. Pretty neat, none the less.
They/Them for me, please.

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Re: Google Maps Scavenger Hunt

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freebrickproductions wrote:
ToledoRailfan wrote:
cabman701 wrote:Found this 8 inch crossing out in the California desert: http://goo.gl/maps/dhuRv

Both signals have a square "Railroad Crossing" sign below the real crossbuck. Also, check out the bell on the nearest signal. Lastly... the other signal has an advance warning sign mounted below the lights. :Blink:
I did some searching down the line and I found a Solar Powered crossing!
https://www.google.com/maps/@32.725934, ... BOFk3w!2e0
That's actually a different line; the 8 inch crossing is on a narrow-gauge line and the one you posted is standard-gauge. Pretty neat, none the less.
At first I thought that crossing was on a narrow gauge line, but then I thought my eyes were tricking me but I guess not. :LOL3:
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Not really RR related... but thought this was funny. Sure can see a lot in these images...

http://goo.gl/maps/GLR5W
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cabman701 wrote:Not really RR related... but thought this was funny. Sure can see a lot in these images...

http://goo.gl/maps/GLR5W
That is the first time I have seen images from Google streetview taken at night.
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cabman701 wrote:Not really RR related... but thought this was funny. Sure can see a lot in these images...

http://goo.gl/maps/GLR5W
I'm pretty sure I got you beat on that one :Laugh:
http://goo.gl/maps/N5g7G

And it's in my area nonetheless
Crossing pictures from Plant City, FL are finally here! viewtopic.php?f=13&t=2538
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:huh: http://goo.gl/maps/hV5AE

One can only assume that is two images pieced together. At least I hope... :Roll:
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cabman701 wrote::huh: http://goo.gl/maps/hV5AE

One can only assume that is two images pieced together. At least I hope... :Roll:
It is. Just look at this:
http://goo.gl/maps/wG75y
Crossing pictures from Plant City, FL are finally here! viewtopic.php?f=13&t=2538
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LOL... I didn't even realize there was no engine. Or, 1/2 a car on the other end. :Laugh:

Just saw the cars in the crossing and zoomed in for a look.
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Crossing pictures from Plant City, FL are finally here! viewtopic.php?f=13&t=2538
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