Google Maps Scavenger Hunt

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Active crossing in Monroe, NC. (The WCH bell is facing the incorrect way)
https://www.google.com/maps/@34.957981, ... 6656?hl=en

Another active crossing not too far away with some early CSX signals.
https://www.google.com/maps/@34.9664115 ... 6656?hl=en

Damaged signal, the signals are also run down IMO.
https://www.google.com/maps/@36.3308813 ... 6656?hl=en
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NathanFromEngland wrote:Active crossing in Monroe, NC. (The WCH bell is facing the incorrect way)
https://www.google.com/maps/@34.957981, ... 6656?hl=en
It's not all that uncommon to see bells turned like that, tbh
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Let's look at the CSX Mainline Subdivison here.

Only Harmon Install here.
https://www.google.com/maps/@37.6914517 ... 6656?hl=en

Nice classic WRRS install...
https://www.google.com/maps/@37.4615756 ... 6656?hl=en

...but got upgraded in August 2018 with reused equipment?
https://www.google.com/maps/@37.4616024 ... 3840?hl=en

The only remaining WABCO/US&S 12x20 lights along this line!
https://www.google.com/maps/@37.1387849 ... 6656?hl=en

Weird L&N install...
https://www.google.com/maps/@37.1795751 ... 6656?hl=en

This once used to be a road, now a pedestrian crossing!
https://www.google.com/maps/@37.092669, ... 6656?hl=en

Only known crossing that has a bell mounted on the relay case!
https://www.google.com/maps/@36.9960684 ... 6656?hl=en

Someone needs to fix these side lights.
https://www.google.com/maps/@36.9944425 ... 6656?hl=en

Weird light positions!
https://www.google.com/maps/@37.6937638 ... 6656?hl=en

Last remaining WRRS Motor(?) Bells here.
https://www.google.com/maps/@37.8345135 ... 1664?hl=en
https://www.google.com/maps/@37.8344728 ... 1664?hl=en

Only Bell-less install along this line here!
https://www.google.com/maps/@38.0831667 ... 6656?hl=en

Active crossing here!
https://www.google.com/maps/@37.2391739 ... 6656?hl=en
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ZachL wrote:
NathanFromEngland wrote:Active crossing in Monroe, NC. (The WCH bell is facing the incorrect way)
https://www.google.com/maps/@34.957981, ... 6656?hl=en
It's not all that uncommon to see bells turned like that, tbh
To me it actually seems more natural to have the rain shield side of the M-bell facing forward (same direction as the crossbuck, lights for approaching traffic, etc) than sideways. Both are pretty common, though.
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CFCR decided to keep the Safetran Type 3 from the Landstreet Road crossing.
https://www.google.com/maps/@28.4363011 ... 384!8i8192

The Safetran Type 2 on the other side was not so lucky however.
https://www.google.com/maps/@28.4361579 ... 384!8i8192

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https://www.google.com/maps/@28.4620474 ... 384!8i8192
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NathanFromEngland wrote:CFCR decided to keep the Safetran Type 3 from the Landstreet Road crossing.
https://www.google.com/maps/@28.4363011 ... 384!8i8192

The Safetran Type 2 on the other side was not so lucky however.
https://www.google.com/maps/@28.4361579 ... 384!8i8192
Why replace what's not broken if it's not out-of-date and still works?
Ever heard of a crossing upgrade, dude?
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ZachL wrote:Ever heard of a crossing upgrade, dude?
Yes, but the road literally dead ends soon after the crossing.

I also mistakenly thought in one frame that they were 8 inch lights with 12x24 shades. :Tongue1:
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NathanFromEngland wrote:
ZachL wrote:Ever heard of a crossing upgrade, dude?
Yes, but the road literally dead ends soon after the crossing.
Your point? A lot of roads have railroad crossings feet before they end. Hell, even many home driveways have their own railroad crossings, too...
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This is probably the most weirdest crossing bypass i've ever seen.
https://www.google.com/maps/@30.2279844 ... 312!8i6656

:Ohmy: No No No!
https://www.google.com/maps/@32.855211, ... 312!8i6656
https://www.google.com/maps/@32.8550295 ... 312!8i6656
https://www.google.com/maps/@32.8548163 ... 312!8i6656

This signal needs a bit of cleaning done to it.
https://www.google.com/maps/@32.8120173 ... 312!8i6656

Somebody has decided to be a wise guy and force sections of gates into the ground. :Confused:
https://www.google.com/maps/@32.8120173 ... 312!8i6656

Welcome to Georgia.
https://www.google.com/maps/@32.6830656 ... 312!8i6656
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NathanFromEngland wrote:Welcome to Georgia.
https://www.google.com/maps/@32.6830656 ... 312!8i6656
What does a closed crossing have to do with Georgia??
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