Google Maps Scavenger Hunt

[brett nc railfanner]

Active crossing in La Riche, Centre-Val de Loire:
https://www.google.com/maps/@47.3788751 ... 312!8i6656

[freebrickproductions]

Streetview ignored the active signals at this crossing in Sterrett, AL even though a train is coming!
https://www.google.com/maps/@33.4609907 ... 312!8i6656
https://www.google.com/maps/@33.4611758 ... 312!8i6656
https://www.google.com/maps/@33.4614874 ... 312!8i6656

Nice signals BTW (even if the crossing has an e-bell).

I believe I posted that crossing before. The train appears to be stopped.

Also, the short passing siding just down the line from there features some old Central of Georgia-era Searchlight signals! Here's one of them:
https://www.google.com/maps/@33.4446249 ... 312!8i6656

I actually stumbled across them by accident in April and got these photos:
US&S Searchlight Signals by freebrickproductions, on Flickr
US&S Searchlight Signals by freebrickproductions, on Flickr
US&S Searchlight Signals by freebrickproductions, on Flickr
US&S Searchlight Signals by freebrickproductions, on Flickr
US&S Searchlight Signals by freebrickproductions, on Flickr
US&S Searchlight Signals by freebrickproductions, on Flickr
US&S Searchlight Signals by freebrickproductions, on Flickr
US&S Searchlight Signals by freebrickproductions, on Flickr
US&S Searchlight Signals by freebrickproductions, on Flickr
US&S Searchlight Signals by freebrickproductions, on Flickr
US&S Searchlight Signals by freebrickproductions, on Flickr
US&S Searchlight Signals by freebrickproductions, on Flickr
US&S Searchlight Signals by freebrickproductions, on Flickr
US&S Searchlight Signals by freebrickproductions, on Flickr
US&S Searchlight Signals by freebrickproductions, on Flickr
US&S Searchlight Signals by freebrickproductions, on Flickr
US&S Searchlight Signals by freebrickproductions, on Flickr
US&S Searchlight Signals by freebrickproductions, on Flickr
US&S Searchlight Signals by freebrickproductions, on Flickr
US&S Searchlight Signals by freebrickproductions, on Flickr
US&S Searchlight Signals by freebrickproductions, on Flickr
US&S Searchlight Signals by freebrickproductions, on Flickr
US&S Searchlight Signals by freebrickproductions, on Flickr
US&S Searchlight Signals by freebrickproductions, on Flickr
US&S Searchlight Signals by freebrickproductions, on Flickr
US&S Searchlight Signals by freebrickproductions, on Flickr
US&S Searchlight Signals by freebrickproductions, on Flickr
US&S Searchlight Signals by freebrickproductions, on Flickr

The foundation for a PTC antenna has been there for a few years it appears, so I doubt they'll be going anytime soon, especially since NS likely doesn't want to upgrade this line as the only regular trains along it are local freights. There is the occasional empty Scherer coal that runs north along the line, along with a few mixed freights assigned to it, but said mixed freights barely run along this line (usually routed via Atlanta, GA).

Also, I didn't get up close to the crossing in person, but I believe that I saw that the 8 inch lights at it have since been replaced, sadly...

[NathanFromEngland]

Active crossing in Hollywood, FL
https://www.google.com/maps/@26.0112665 ... 328!8i1664
https://www.google.com/maps/@26.0112082 ... 312!8i6656
WABCO bell!
https://www.google.com/maps/@26.3099939 ... 312!8i6656
The other WABCO bell was (Strangely enough) replaced by a Safetran mechanical bell)
https://www.google.com/maps/@26.3100132 ... 312!8i6656
https://www.google.com/maps/@26.3099941 ... 312!8i6656
This crossing has a metal DOT tag! (Specifically, no DOT tag that is white or blue)
https://www.google.com/maps/@26.3164341 ... 312!8i6656
I REALLY DON'T think trains will be able to pass here...
https://www.google.com/maps/@26.3193988 ... 312!8i6656
Safetran S-85!
https://www.google.com/maps/@26.3455817 ... 312!8i6656
Where's the rear and front lights?
https://www.google.com/maps/@26.3710049 ... 312!8i6656

[ToledoRailfan]

The other WABCO bell was (Strangely enough) replaced by a Safetran mechanical bell)
https://www.google.com/maps/@26.3100132 ... 312!8i6656
https://www.google.com/maps/@26.3099941 ... 312!8i6656

Mechanical bells really aren't completely archaic. Keep in mind that E-bells first started to come around in 90s.

This crossing has a metal DOT tag! (Specifically, no DOT tag that is white or blue)
https://www.google.com/maps/@26.3164341 ... 312!8i6656

I wouldn't be surprised if it has a blue tag now as that image was taken back in 2011. The reason for it not having white DOT tags might be because the crossing is private and passive and is there for not that high priority.

I REALLY DON'T think trains will be able to pass here...
https://www.google.com/maps/@26.3193988 ... 312!8i6656

That is some shitty track there but it could be possible. They might just need to clean it up it a bit along that one rail.

Where's the rear and front lights?
https://www.google.com/maps/@26.3710049 ... 312!8i6656

It is kinda weird seeing a two-way crossing with modern signals not have any rear lights. Not really sure what you mean by where are the front lights.

[freebrickproductions]

Safetran S-85!
https://www.google.com/maps/@26.3455817 ... 312!8i6656

That's a WABCO gate mech, not a Safetran S-85.

Where's the rear and front lights?
https://www.google.com/maps/@26.3710049 ... 312!8i6656

It is kinda weird seeing a two-way crossing with modern signals not have any rear lights. Not really sure what you mean by where are the front lights.

He's probably asking why there isn't any lights on the ends of the cantilever arms, which would be due to the cantilevers literally being too long for the road (with the ends being over a median).

[NathanFromEngland]

Quite a strange crossing, if you ask me.
https://www.google.com/maps/@40.8758022 ... 312!8i6656
Even weirder! (Is that a WRRS/Federal Signal bell?)
https://www.google.com/maps/@40.8795905 ... 312!8i6656
Something bad is happening at this crossing!
https://www.google.com/maps/@40.8796889 ... 312!8i6656
Again! More weird setups
https://www.google.com/maps/@40.8832978 ... 312!8i6656

[ToledoRailfan]

Again! More weird setups
https://www.google.com/maps/@40.8832978 ... 312!8i6656

I wonder if all of the pedestrian gates go down if the crossing activates for just one train.

[NathanFromEngland]

Again! More weird setups
https://www.google.com/maps/@40.8832978 ... 312!8i6656

I wonder if all of the pedestrian gates go down if the crossing activates for just one train.

Kinda reminds me of these crossings.

[NathanFromEngland]

I find this strobe mounting odd.
https://www.google.com/maps/@39.1720253 ... 6656?hl=en
This lil' trestle could do with a lil' TLC
https://www.google.com/maps/@39.1714776 ... 6656?hl=en
WCH Clear LEDS!
https://www.google.com/maps/@39.2013423 ... 6656?hl=en
...Why is this gate counterweight arm so long?
https://www.google.com/maps/@39.2014003 ... 6656?hl=en
A very strange 2 tracks sign!
https://www.google.com/maps/@39.2630802 ... 1664?hl=en
This crossbuck is a little tall!
https://www.google.com/maps/@39.2657409 ... 6656?hl=en
Now this is a little strange!
https://www.google.com/maps/@39.2679403 ... 1664?hl=en
"RAILROAD"
https://www.google.com/maps/@39.3861635 ... 6656?hl=en
The other side is an "AILROAD SING"
https://www.google.com/maps/@39.3861645 ... 6656?hl=en
GSV glitch at first made me think this crossbuck was warped!
https://www.google.com/maps/@39.390368, ... 6656?hl=en
MOW equipment doing something.
https://www.google.com/maps/@39.4119064 ... 6656?hl=en
Not sure why, but when the IRR upgraded this crossing, they kept the mechanical bell! Wonder if it still works?
https://www.google.com/maps/@39.4465821 ... 1664?hl=en
https://www.google.com/maps/@39.4466124 ... 6656?hl=en
General Signal lights!
https://www.google.com/maps/@39.548112, ... 6656?hl=en

[freebrickproductions]

Even weirder! (Is that a WRRS/Federal Signal bell?)
https://www.google.com/maps/@40.8795905 ... 312!8i6656

WCH.

Not sure why, but when the IRR upgraded this crossing, they kept the mechanical bell! Wonder if it still works?
https://www.google.com/maps/@39.4465821 ... 1664?hl=en
https://www.google.com/maps/@39.4466124 ... 6656?hl=en

Looks like they decided to re-use the cantilever signals at that crossing when adding gates. The older bell (looks to be an MI or US&S one) was likely disconnected seeing as both signals have WCH mechanical bells on the masts.