Google Maps Scavenger Hunt
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- dan the ca railfan
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Re: Google Maps Scavenger Hunt
check out these oldies in decatur in from US&S
https://www.google.com/maps/@40.8266596 ... authuser=0
https://www.google.com/maps/@40.8279063 ... authuser=0
a zoom in of all four signals that they really all are from US&S and therefore complete all original US&S set ups except for the crossbucks!
https://www.google.com/maps/@40.8279063 ... authuser=0
https://www.google.com/maps/@40.8278447 ... authuser=0
https://www.google.com/maps/@40.8266521 ... authuser=0
https://www.google.com/maps/@40.8266596 ... authuser=0
https://www.google.com/maps/@40.8266596 ... authuser=0
https://www.google.com/maps/@40.8279063 ... authuser=0
a zoom in of all four signals that they really all are from US&S and therefore complete all original US&S set ups except for the crossbucks!
https://www.google.com/maps/@40.8279063 ... authuser=0
https://www.google.com/maps/@40.8278447 ... authuser=0
https://www.google.com/maps/@40.8266521 ... authuser=0
https://www.google.com/maps/@40.8266596 ... authuser=0
very lucky to live two-three blocks away from three teardrop bells. one of which i see at least once a week!
- dan the ca railfan
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Re: Google Maps Scavenger Hunt
okay you are a master graffitier if youy can graffiti two crossing bells!
curse whoever did this
https://www.google.com/maps/@34.4392227 ... 312!8i6656
curse whoever did this
https://www.google.com/maps/@34.4392227 ... 312!8i6656
very lucky to live two-three blocks away from three teardrop bells. one of which i see at least once a week!
- brett nc railfanner
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Re: Google Maps Scavenger Hunt
Active crossing in Bakersfield, California:
https://www.google.com/maps/@35.3711194 ... 312!8i6656
https://www.google.com/maps/@35.3711272 ... 312!8i6656
Another active crossing:
https://www.google.com/maps/@35.3735702 ... 312!8i6656
Another active crossing:
https://www.google.com/maps/@35.3739072 ... 312!8i6656
https://www.google.com/maps/@35.3711194 ... 312!8i6656
https://www.google.com/maps/@35.3711272 ... 312!8i6656
Another active crossing:
https://www.google.com/maps/@35.3735702 ... 312!8i6656
Another active crossing:
https://www.google.com/maps/@35.3739072 ... 312!8i6656
- dan the ca railfan
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Re: Google Maps Scavenger Hunt
street light turned into crossing signal!
it is on 7th ave in ventura ,ca
https://www.google.com/maps/@34.1948019 ... authuser=0
it is on 7th ave in ventura ,ca
https://www.google.com/maps/@34.1948019 ... authuser=0
very lucky to live two-three blocks away from three teardrop bells. one of which i see at least once a week!
- dan the ca railfan
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Re: Google Maps Scavenger Hunt
nice find i forgot about those the only reason i know about themis because if memory serves me correctly those views have been post here a couple of times in the past.brett nc railfanner wrote:Active crossing in Bakersfield, California:
https://www.google.com/maps/@35.3711194 ... 312!8i6656
https://www.google.com/maps/@35.3711272 ... 312!8i6656
Another active crossing:
https://www.google.com/maps/@35.3735702 ... 312!8i6656
Another active crossing:
https://www.google.com/maps/@35.3739072 ... 312!8i6656
very lucky to live two-three blocks away from three teardrop bells. one of which i see at least once a week!
Re: Google Maps Scavenger Hunt
That is a very famous rail line right there. Too bad it's out of servicedan the ca railfan wrote:street light turned into crossing signal!
it is on 7th ave in ventura ,ca
https://www.google.com/maps/@34.1948019 ... authuser=0
Crossing pictures from Plant City, FL are finally here! viewtopic.php?f=13&t=2538
- dan the ca railfan
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Re: Google Maps Scavenger Hunt
what makes it famous?ZachL wrote:That is a very famous rail line right there. Too bad it's out of servicedan the ca railfan wrote:street light turned into crossing signal!
it is on 7th ave in ventura ,ca
https://www.google.com/maps/@34.1948019 ... authuser=0
also what makes you think it is out of service?
very lucky to live two-three blocks away from three teardrop bells. one of which i see at least once a week!
Re: Google Maps Scavenger Hunt
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Back_to_t ... e_Part_IIIdan the ca railfan wrote:what makes it famous?ZachL wrote:That is a very famous rail line right there. Too bad it's out of servicedan the ca railfan wrote:street light turned into crossing signal!
it is on 7th ave in ventura ,ca
https://www.google.com/maps/@34.1948019 ... authuser=0
also what makes you think it is out of service?
Crossing pictures from Plant City, FL are finally here! viewtopic.php?f=13&t=2538
Re: Google Maps Scavenger Hunt
Also, a good sign of a crossing being out of service is when it's gated on both sides, such as this:
https://www.google.com/maps/@34.194846, ... authuser=0
https://www.google.com/maps/@34.1948841 ... authuser=0
That and the ties are buried.
https://www.google.com/maps/@34.194846, ... authuser=0
https://www.google.com/maps/@34.1948841 ... authuser=0
That and the ties are buried.
Crossing pictures from Plant City, FL are finally here! viewtopic.php?f=13&t=2538
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Re: Google Maps Scavenger Hunt
Believe that may actually be a model of WABCO cantilever? I'd have to double check with Paul.dan the ca railfan wrote:street light turned into crossing signal!
it is on 7th ave in ventura ,ca
https://www.google.com/maps/@34.1948019 ... authuser=0
They/Them for me, please.
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