Google Maps Scavenger Hunt

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Re: Google Maps Scavenger Hunt

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ToledoRailfan wrote:This crossing has an extra signal (without lights) for a trail that runs right next to the crossing, the only bell located on the crossing is on the extra signal instead of being on the main signals for the road itself, I thought that was pretty interesting. The bell is a Safetran type 1 bell which is a bonus! :TUP2: I actually think I've posted this crossing here before as it looks familar.
https://www.google.com/maps/@47.5313915 ... 6656?hl=en
I think we have seen that before, but it's been awhile. I wonder if this box used to be a wig wag? Sure looks like it could have been. Appears it may be being used for something else now as there are still wires going to it.
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cabman701 wrote:
ToledoRailfan wrote:This crossing has an extra signal (without lights) for a trail that runs right next to the crossing, the only bell located on the crossing is on the extra signal instead of being on the main signals for the road itself, I thought that was pretty interesting. The bell is a Safetran type 1 bell which is a bonus! :TUP2: I actually think I've posted this crossing here before as it looks familar.
https://www.google.com/maps/@47.5313915 ... 6656?hl=en
I think we have seen that before, but it's been awhile. I wonder if this box used to be a wig wag? Sure looks like it could have been. Appears it may be being used for something else now as there are still wires going to it.
Might have been used as the relay case for the old signals and is currently used as a disconnect for the current relay case?
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Interesting placement of the far signal. Quite a ways back from the track. I'm guessing it is for visibility reasons due to the curve in the road before the crossing.
https://www.google.com/maps/@34.5387868 ... 312!8i6656

Whoops!
https://www.google.com/maps/@34.3925163 ... 312!8i6656

Just a slight lean...
https://www.google.com/maps/@34.39002,- ... 312!8i6656

Might be time for a new one...
https://www.google.com/maps/@34.362179, ... 312!8i6656

This one is ancient...
https://www.google.com/maps/@34.3638488 ... 312!8i6656
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Speaking about odd signal placement, I found this one that is a bit weird.
https://www.google.com/maps/@39.5464609 ... 6656?hl=en
https://www.google.com/maps/@39.546354, ... 6656?hl=en

One signal is positioned so the gate blocks 2 separate lanes when it comes down. So basically this is a 4 way intersection, but it only has 3 gates. Never seen that before.
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cabman701 wrote:Speaking about odd signal placement, I found this one that is a bit weird.
https://www.google.com/maps/@39.5464609 ... 6656?hl=en
https://www.google.com/maps/@39.546354, ... 6656?hl=en

One signal is positioned so the gate blocks 2 separate lanes when it comes down. So basically this is a 4 way intersection, but it only has 3 gates. Never seen that before.
Looks to be an NS crossing with all WRRS bells as well!
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Some track work going on here... no idea why the grass near the road is on fire. They don't seem to be too concerned about it. :Blink:
https://www.google.com/maps/@39.7138296 ... 6656?hl=en
https://www.google.com/maps/@39.7134639 ... 6656?hl=en
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cabman701 wrote:Some track work going on here... no idea why the grass near the road is on fire. They don't seem to be too concerned about it. :Blink:
https://www.google.com/maps/@39.7138296 ... 6656?hl=en
https://www.google.com/maps/@39.7134639 ... 6656?hl=en
Love how the guy is just like "Yep, that's a grass fire alright" in the second link: :LOL3:
https://www.google.com/maps/@39.7134639 ... 6656?hl=en
Looks like it was put out later though:
https://www.google.com/maps/@39.7136264 ... 6656?hl=en
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Here's a crossing in Sri Lanka with Dutch gate mechanisms and an EBA e-bell:
https://www.google.com/maps/@7.2193478, ... 6656?hl=en

This crossing just has a pair of wishbone gates and an EBA e-bell:
https://www.google.com/maps/@7.2239097, ... 6656?hl=en

Here's another one with wishbone gates and an EBA e-bell, but it also has lights:
https://www.google.com/maps/@7.2121711, ... 6656?hl=en

Missing visors!
https://www.google.com/maps/@7.2071274, ... 6656?hl=en

This is an odd crossing:
https://www.google.com/maps/@7.2003664, ... 6656?hl=en

A private crossing with what appears to be the remains of a gate:
https://www.google.com/maps/@7.1998697, ... 6656?hl=en

More missing visors:
https://www.google.com/maps/@7.1987344, ... 6656?hl=en
https://www.google.com/maps/@7.1989211, ... 6656?hl=en

A pair of gateless signals with EBA e-bells and a beacon:
https://www.google.com/maps/@7.1951282, ... 6656?hl=en

Active crossing!
https://www.google.com/maps/@7.1917811, ... 6656?hl=en
https://www.google.com/maps/@7.1918562, ... 6656?hl=en

Another odd crossing:
https://www.google.com/maps/@7.1828324, ... 6656?hl=en

Both signals here only have one light pointed in each direction:
https://www.google.com/maps/@7.1780167, ... 6656?hl=en

Another manual(?) crossing:
https://www.google.com/maps/@7.1737021, ... 6656?hl=en

Another pair of gateless signals, though this crossing only has a crossbuck guarding the side street:
https://www.google.com/maps/@7.1700267, ... 6656?hl=en

This crossing uses a pair of traffic lights, wishbone gates, and some kind of manually rung(?) mechanical bell:
https://www.google.com/maps/@7.1684212, ... 6656?hl=en
https://www.google.com/maps/@7.1685294, ... 6656?hl=en

A grey EBA e-bell:
https://www.google.com/maps/@7.1621983, ... 6656?hl=en

Another one:
https://www.google.com/maps/@7.1590609, ... 6656?hl=en

Interesting visor:
https://www.google.com/maps/@7.1560374, ... 6656?hl=en

New signals going in replacing some old gates:
https://www.google.com/maps/@7.1498862, ... 6656?hl=en
https://www.google.com/maps/@7.1498426, ... 6656?hl=en
These bells look like an EBA knock-off:
https://www.google.com/maps/@7.1498426, ... 6656?hl=en
And these posts around the crossing show an Amtrak F40PH:
https://www.google.com/maps/@7.1498862, ... 6656?hl=en
https://www.google.com/maps/@7.149831,7 ... 6656?hl=en

This crossing has a mechanical bell and a grey EBA e-bell:
https://www.google.com/maps/@7.1434964, ... 6656?hl=en
https://www.google.com/maps/@7.1435009, ... 6656?hl=en
They/Them for me, please.

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