Google Maps Scavenger Hunt

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Re: Google Maps Scavenger Hunt

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Came across this unique setup in Duryea, Pennsylvania: https://www.google.com/maps/@41.345557, ... 6656?hl=en.

There's even an extra signal on the other side of the underpass to warn oncoming traffic: https://www.google.com/maps/@41.3459953 ... 6656?hl=en.

With some more digging, found active shots with trains on both the overpass and on the crossing. The trains headed out at the same time, and the engines where head to head at this location!

http://www.rrpicturearchives.net/showPi ... id=1265795
http://www.rrpicturearchives.net/showPi ... id=1239649
http://www.rrpicturearchives.net/showPi ... id=1442418

Nice! :TUP2:
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ToledoRailfan wrote:Looks like Google got some plants on its camera. Its hard to tell what kind of plant.
Look like a fern
Speaking of plant's, good job Argentina:
https://www.google.com/maps/@-34.867672 ... 312!8i6656
Hey look a Safetran Type 1:
https://www.google.com/maps/@-34.867549 ... 312!8i6656
And Another:
https://www.google.com/maps/@-34.733852 ... 312!8i6656
Uh...
https://www.google.com/maps/@-34.696836 ... 312!8i6656
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I don't believe those are Safetran Type 1 bells. Safetran Type 1 bells have shorter tops, thinner support beams, and don't have screens on them, like this one does.
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Trainzmandude2012 wrote: Hey look a Safetran Type 1:
https://www.google.com/maps/@-34.867549 ... 312!8i6656
That signal also has G.R.S LEX-C lights!
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Came across this intersection in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Most of the traffic lights are mounted on the railroad cantilevers: https://www.google.com/maps/@42.2600055 ... !1e1?hl=en

And check out this pedestrian crossing with "walk" signals apparently for trains? https://www.google.com/maps/@42.2609909 ... !1e1?hl=en
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Crossing maintenance going on in Eastaboga, AL:
https://www.google.com/maps/@33.6058891 ... 56!6m1!1e1
They/Them for me, please.

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https://www.google.com/maps/@41.4767047 ... 312!8i6656

Found these Beauts outside of Alturas on UP's Modoc. Dual US&S tear Drops, Gateless, & old school crossbuck setup!
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Not sure what to say about this... https://www.google.com/maps/@39.832585, ... 6656?hl=en :Blink:

A little further up the line... mid-upgrade: https://www.google.com/maps/@39.9607418 ... 6656?hl=en
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cabman701 wrote:Not sure what to say about this... https://www.google.com/maps/@39.832585, ... 6656?hl=en :Blink:
That is just bizarre. I can't imagine it was a mistake but I can't think of a reason for the gate being installed that way other then a mistake.
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Active Crossing in Butler, Indiana with a pair of 12'' G.R.S LEX-C lights! https://www.google.com/maps/@41.4275107 ... 6656?hl=en
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I came across a stop sign with a signal beacon that I think will activate when there is a train, either that or the signal is non-functioning. Maybe I can check it out one of these days because it is in North -West Ohio. https://www.google.com/maps/@41.4478891 ... 6656?hl=en
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A railroad crossing with a possible funnel cloud! :Scared: https://www.google.com/maps/@41.8103642 ... 6656?hl=en
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