Google Maps Scavenger Hunt

[ZachL]

Daniel Andrews strikes again!

[Joosh]

Classic signals with an extra pair of lights because this crossing is on a hill
https://www.google.com/maps/@40.3013507 ... 328!8i1664

Classic 8-inch signals
https://www.google.com/maps/@40.0322841 ... 312!8i6656
https://www.google.com/maps/@40.0322859 ... 312!8i6656
https://www.google.com/maps/@40.0322891 ... 312!8i6656

More 8-inch signals on this CSX line, including some active ones
https://www.google.com/maps/@39.9265055 ... 312!8i6656
https://www.google.com/maps/@39.8312732 ... 312!8i6656
https://www.google.com/maps/@39.8311944 ... 312!8i6656

These classic 8-inch signals still look pretty shiny, and that they're well-maintained.
https://www.google.com/maps/@39.8877637 ... 312!8i6656

[ToledoRailfan]

Huh, typically the top lights aren't on the opposite side of the crossing that the lights are facing.

[freebrickproductions]

Although I don't recall ever seeing one with the gate in front of the cantilever instead of behind before!

although it's gonna be removed as part of the 'Andrews Government's Level Crossing Removal Program'.

Probably the funniest thing I've seen all day!

[ToledoRailfan]

Although I don't recall ever seeing one with the gate in front of the cantilever instead of behind before!

although it's gonna be removed as part of the 'Andrews Government's Level Crossing Removal Program'.

Probably the funniest thing I've seen all day!

Thanks!

[McK&H.Aust]

Another crossing with the gate in front of the cantilever, but on the opposite side of the road. I guess they put the gate on the median signal because of the power lines, but the cantilever is in a strange position. Wonder why they didn't have the cantilever in front of the power pole and closer to the gate?

https://www.google.com.au/maps/@-38.103 ... 312!8i6656

[cabman701]

More 8-inch signals on this CSX line, including some active ones
https://www.google.com/maps/@39.9265055 ... 312!8i6656
https://www.google.com/maps/@39.8312732 ... 312!8i6656
https://www.google.com/maps/@39.8311944 ... 312!8i6656

Well looky there!
https://www.google.com/maps/@39.8312074 ... 312!8i6656
https://www.google.com/maps/@39.8312353 ... 312!8i6656

I was going to post these in the GRX Lex C section... but I see they are already there.

[cabman701]

Huh, typically the top lights aren't on the opposite side of the crossing that the lights are facing.

The curve in the road as you are coming down the hill makes it a better idea to have them on that side of the road. Although I'm kind of surprised they didn't add an extra signal on the opposite side as well. Taller train cars (like a car carrier) would probably block those lights.

https://www.google.com/maps/@41.3734021 ... 6656?hl=en

[cabman701]

Although I don't recall ever seeing one with the gate in front of the cantilever instead of behind before!

although it's gonna be removed as part of the 'Andrews Government's Level Crossing Removal Program'.

Probably the funniest thing I've seen all day!

Thanks!

I agree... that was pretty funny!

[freebrickproductions]

Classic crossing:
https://www.google.com/maps/@40.058221, ... 56!6m1!1e1

Active crossing:
https://www.google.com/maps/@40.0983051 ... 312!8i6656

Interesting set-up:
https://www.google.com/maps/@40.1862748 ... 312!8i6656

Also, there's a lot of nice, older Safetran 8 inch installs along the SEPTA up there in the Philly area. Maybe next year I should see about taking a trip up there to document some of it.