Google Maps Scavenger Hunt

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Re: Google Maps Scavenger Hunt

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NathanFromEngland wrote:Federal Signal bell?
https://www.google.com/maps/@27.9618213 ... 6656?hl=en
According to the site, yes:
http://rxrsignals.com/Florida/Clearwater/Court/
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freebrickproductions wrote:
NathanFromEngland wrote:Federal Signal bell?
https://www.google.com/maps/@27.9618213 ... 6656?hl=en
According to the site, yes:
http://rxrsignals.com/Florida/Clearwater/Court/
Sadly, it appears said bell has been replaced.
https://www.google.com/maps/@27.9618384 ... 6656?hl=en
I only found out i might be heading here during my vacation, but the bad part is? CSX only uses the line once a week. :TDOWN:
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NathanFromEngland wrote:
freebrickproductions wrote:
NathanFromEngland wrote:Federal Signal bell?
https://www.google.com/maps/@27.9618213 ... 6656?hl=en
According to the site, yes:
http://rxrsignals.com/Florida/Clearwater/Court/
Sadly, it appears said bell has been replaced.
https://www.google.com/maps/@27.9618384 ... 6656?hl=en
I only found out i might be heading here during my vacation, but the bad part is? CSX only uses the line once a week. :TDOWN:
At the very least we could use some updated pictures of the crossings.
They/Them for me, please.

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freebrickproductions wrote:
NathanFromEngland wrote:
freebrickproductions wrote:
NathanFromEngland wrote:Federal Signal bell?
https://www.google.com/maps/@27.9618213 ... 6656?hl=en
According to the site, yes:
http://rxrsignals.com/Florida/Clearwater/Court/
Sadly, it appears said bell has been replaced.
https://www.google.com/maps/@27.9618384 ... 6656?hl=en
I only found out i might be heading here during my vacation, but the bad part is? CSX only uses the line once a week. :TDOWN:
At the very least we could use some updated pictures of the crossings.
I could go for it, but i'll probably end up being stuck in a deck chair.
Plus, i need a new tripod.
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I found a very awesome one!
The circus train!!! BTW this crossing is very interesting: https://www.google.com/maps/@42.3617752 ... 328!8i1664
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AmtrakProd wrote:I found a very awesome one!
The circus train!!! BTW this crossing is very interesting: https://www.google.com/maps/@42.3617752 ... 328!8i1664
That has been posted here before.
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Active crossing in Valiate, New York.
https://www.google.com/maps/@42.4191037 ... 328!8i1664
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Sorry for a unnecessary quote from nearly two years ago, but updated street view imagery shows the line has been cut off before the crossing.
https://www.google.com/maps/@38.9835419 ... 6656?hl=en
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NathanFromEngland wrote:
Sorry for a unnecessary quote from nearly two years ago, but updated street view imagery shows the line has been cut off before the crossing.
https://www.google.com/maps/@38.9835419 ... 6656?hl=en
It's been known to have been out of service for a while...
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Classic cantilever signals:
https://www.google.com/maps/@37.6473274 ... 312!8i6656

Active crossing:
https://www.google.com/maps/@37.4035182 ... 312!8i6656

Another active crossing, though it appears to shut-off after the Google Car passes through it:
https://www.google.com/maps/@37.9994044 ... 328!8i1664

Also, here's a bridge over a diamond:
https://www.google.com/maps/@37.9925118 ... a=!3m1!1e3

Classic crossing:
https://www.google.com/maps/@38.0619874 ... 312!8i6656

Another classic crossing:
https://www.google.com/maps/@38.1157148 ... 312!8i6656

More classic cantilever signals, with what appear to be some 8 inch LEDs!
https://www.google.com/maps/@38.1433758 ... 312!8i6656

Another active crossing:
https://www.google.com/maps/@38.1804303 ... 312!8i6656

More classic signals, including a WRRS mini-bell!
https://www.google.com/maps/@38.2065251 ... 312!8i6656
Sadly gone now though... :aaargh:
https://www.google.com/maps/@38.2068408 ... 312!8i6656
https://www.google.com/maps/@38.2066219 ... 312!8i6656
And one of the lights has already been hit: :Tongue2:
https://www.google.com/maps/@38.2065517 ... 312!8i6656

More classics, including an interesting "cantilever" signal due to a utility pole:
https://www.google.com/maps/@38.2146559 ... 312!8i6656

Another pair of classic signals:
https://www.google.com/maps/@38.2231712 ... 312!8i6656
They/Them for me, please.

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