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ZachL wrote:
ToledoRailfan wrote:I wonder why one light is missing?
https://www.google.com/maps/@-22.470488 ... !2e0?hl=en
For this one, I think one can only speculate. Could be a multitude of reasons such as vandalism, mother nature, out of service, etc.
A more recent StreetView update from the other side of the road shows the signals have been upgraded, LED's now it appears, and the missing light has been replaced as well. Also, no more A frame gates or teardrop bell either. :TDOWN:

https://www.google.com/maps/@-22.470652 ... !2e0?hl=en
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Old PIcture, Nice Setup:
N. Lake Ave, Bergen, NY
https://www.google.com/maps/@43.0862609 ... gtMfpQ!2e0
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Railroad Crossing at King's Island.

https://www.google.com/maps/@39.3408219 ... !3e5?hl=en

https://www.google.com/maps/@39.3409147 ... !3e5?hl=en

https://www.google.com/maps/@39.3406853 ... !3e5?hl=en

https://www.google.com/maps/@39.3405928 ... !3e5?hl=en

https://www.google.com/maps/@39.3405928 ... !3e5?hl=en

https://www.google.com/maps/place/Kings ... 9765?hl=en

https://www.google.com/maps/place/Kings ... 9765?hl=en

https://www.google.com/maps/place/Kings ... 9765?hl=en

https://www.google.com/maps/@39.3406105 ... !3e5?hl=en

https://www.google.com/maps/@39.3405687 ... !3e5?hl=en
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They should've set-up some of those signals better. :TDOWN:
Still pretty neat to see amusement parks using full-size crossing signal equipment! :TUP2:
They/Them for me, please.

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Some miniature signals and even miniature buckeye crossbucks! I'm not sure what this place is. I just came across it on Google Maps.

https://www.google.com/maps/place/Old+L ... f8c0?hl=en

https://www.google.com/maps/place/Old+L ... f8c0?hl=en

https://www.google.com/maps/@40.8108934 ... !2e0?hl=en

They also have some full signals and lights

https://www.google.com/maps/@40.8109282 ... !2e0?hl=en

https://www.google.com/maps/@40.8109988 ... !2e0?hl=en

https://www.google.com/maps/@40.8109988 ... !2e0?hl=en

https://www.google.com/maps/@40.8109988 ... !2e0?hl=en

I came across this place when following a railroad Line (I think CSX) from Upper Sandusky Ohio to Bucyrus Ohio on Google Maps. I'd like to find more about this place and visit it sometime.
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Came across this odd setup in Wisconsin on Railpictures.net: http://www.railpictures.net/viewphoto.p ... 3&nseq=113

I went to Streetview to get another look at them. Unfortunately, the Streetview images are old and fuzzy, but do show the extra cantilever and gate for the turn lane. It also shows that back in 2009 the main cantilevers had one set of 8 inchers on each side. :Blink:

https://www.google.com/maps/@45.1263206 ... fDlNbw!2e0
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Looks like this signal was hit by someone:
https://www.google.com/maps/@33.5832962 ... 7B7TAQ!2e0

This light came open!
https://www.google.com/maps/@33.5894245 ... HfLhag!2e0

This signal was hit by something as well!
https://www.google.com/maps/@33.5302644 ... IxMbYg!2e0

Train caught from two different sides on streetview:
https://www.google.com/maps/@33.6222296 ... ESQuDQ!2e0
https://www.google.com/maps/@33.6219803 ... n41UBw!2e0
Here's the engines on the train:
https://www.google.com/maps/@33.6222897 ... 3BCwAQ!2e0

Active crossing:
https://www.google.com/maps/@33.6401833 ... QNx1xw!2e0
GEVO and Dash-8 sitting just down the tracks activating the crossing:
https://www.google.com/maps/@33.6391686 ... tgVo-w!2e0

Talk about a classic signal!
https://www.google.com/maps/@33.6689603 ... ewNUMQ!2e0

Active crossing:
https://www.google.com/maps/place/Marie ... 70dfd00397

Another active crossing:
https://www.google.com/maps/@30.8321907 ... SdppZw!2e0

Some more active crossings, all one train:
https://www.google.com/maps/@31.2133837 ... _IOG6w!2e0
https://www.google.com/maps/@31.2111152 ... e0!6m1!1e1
https://www.google.com/maps/@31.2159107 ... g-jrPA!2e0
The engines on the train:
https://www.google.com/maps/@31.2086361 ... g7we8Q!2e0

And another active crossing (with an idiot):
https://www.google.com/maps/@31.2098864 ... Vpgt_Q!2e0
They/Them for me, please.

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freebrickproductions wrote:Active crossing:
https://www.google.com/maps/@33.6401833 ... QNx1xw!2e0
GEVO and Dash-8 sitting just down the tracks activating the crossing:
https://www.google.com/maps/@33.6391686 ... tgVo-w!2e0
Look what a stupid Fed Ex driver did at this crossing... his light is red so he was blocking the entire crossing waiting for a green. :Curse1:

https://www.google.com/maps/@33.638146, ... lJEY3w!2e0
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cabman701 wrote:
freebrickproductions wrote:Active crossing:
https://www.google.com/maps/@33.6401833 ... QNx1xw!2e0
GEVO and Dash-8 sitting just down the tracks activating the crossing:
https://www.google.com/maps/@33.6391686 ... tgVo-w!2e0
Look what a stupid Fed Ex driver did at this crossing... his light is red so he was blocking the entire crossing waiting for a green. :Curse1:

https://www.google.com/maps/@33.638146, ... lJEY3w!2e0
I think that right there just broke the stupidity counter... :Blink: :Roll:
Crossing pictures from Plant City, FL are finally here! viewtopic.php?f=13&t=2538
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UP Gensets in Ontario, California:
https://www.google.com/maps/@34.0514581 ... e0!6m1!1e1
https://www.google.com/maps/@34.051457, ... e0!6m1!1e1
Doesn't look like they are moving.
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