Google Maps Scavenger Hunt

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Re: Google Maps Scavenger Hunt

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NathanFromEngland wrote:Active crossing in Orlando, Florida.
https://www.google.com/maps/@28.5421688 ... 312!8i6656
Nice, some 8" action on SunRail.
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Active crossing in Hiram, GA:
https://www.google.com/maps/@33.8786829 ... 312!8i6656

Signal maintenance at a now closed crossing:
https://www.google.com/maps/@33.8724969 ... 328!8i1664

Some nice later SOU signals with a General Signals e-bell. Hopefully NS hasn't replaced the 8 inch lights here:
https://www.google.com/maps/@33.8699473 ... 312!8i6656
Looks like they have, sadly:
https://www.google.com/maps/@33.8690307 ... 312!8i6656
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freebrickproductions wrote: Signal maintenance at a now closed crossing:
https://www.google.com/maps/@33.8724969 ... 328!8i1664
L&N Install-Like crossing there too! Too bad its gone now...
This one here is also an L&N Like Install too: https://www.google.com/maps/@33.8692867 ... 312!8i6656
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freebrickproductions wrote:Signal maintenance at a now closed crossing:
https://www.google.com/maps/@33.8724969 ... 328!8i1664
any idea when or why this crossing was closed?
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ZachL wrote:
freebrickproductions wrote:Signal maintenance at a now closed crossing:
https://www.google.com/maps/@33.8724969 ... 328!8i1664
any idea when or why this crossing was closed?
Between 2013 and 2015, though I'm not sure why it was closed, though it appears to be related to the construction of this nearby road:
https://www.google.com/maps/@33.874805, ... 312!8i6656
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freebrickproductions wrote:
ZachL wrote:
freebrickproductions wrote:Signal maintenance at a now closed crossing:
https://www.google.com/maps/@33.8724969 ... 328!8i1664
any idea when or why this crossing was closed?
Between 2013 and 2015, though I'm not sure why it was closed, though it appears to be related to the construction of this nearby road:
https://www.google.com/maps/@33.874805, ... 312!8i6656
There's a sign poking around here, and it does indicate the word "Closure" on it.
https://www.google.com/maps/@33.8722871 ... 312!8i6656

Here's an unusual light cluster.
https://www.google.com/maps/@42.7612099 ... 312!8i6656

Back in 2011, said signal had a WRRS mini-bell, until it was removed and the signal seen in the middle recieved a WCH E-Bell.
https://www.google.com/maps/@42.7613054 ... 312!8i6656

Wonder what this little signal could be for? Certainly unusual especially for a crossbuck crossing.
https://www.google.com/maps/@42.7638045 ... 312!8i6656

Unusual, but the bracket is because a power line blocks the signal.
https://www.google.com/maps/@42.769926, ... 312!8i6656

You're parked a little too close to the tracks buddy.
https://www.google.com/maps/@42.790237, ... 312!8i6656

I also wonder if this nearby strobe light may have something to do with the crossing?
https://www.google.com/maps/@42.790237, ... 312!8i6656

Partially neglected 45 degree crossbuck.
https://www.google.com/maps/@42.8095433 ... 312!8i6656

Somewhat more neglected 45 degree crossbuck.
https://www.google.com/maps/@42.8421071 ... 312!8i6656

The smallest trestle in the U.S.?
https://www.google.com/maps/@42.8793203 ... 328!8i1664
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NathanFromEngland wrote: The smallest trestle in the U.S.?
https://www.google.com/maps/@42.8793203 ... 328!8i1664
Not the smallest/shortest though, in Chattanooga, TN, there is an incredibility short 6 foot bridge there:
https://www.google.com/maps/@35.0069954 ... 312!8i6656
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Ethan the Railfanner wrote:
NathanFromEngland wrote: The smallest trestle in the U.S.?
https://www.google.com/maps/@42.8793203 ... 328!8i1664
Not the smallest/shortest though, in Chattanooga, TN, there is an incredibility short 6 foot bridge there:
https://www.google.com/maps/@35.0069954 ... 312!8i6656
A typical car could fit under that, at least!
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What bell is this? (On a crossing in Brazil)
https://www.google.com/maps/@-29.677280 ... 312!8i6656

I'm also curious on these WABCO looking gate mechanisms.
https://www.google.com/maps/@-29.677234 ... 312!8i6656
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NathanFromEngland wrote:What bell is this? (On a crossing in Brazil)
https://www.google.com/maps/@-29.677280 ... 312!8i6656

I'm also curious on these WABCO looking gate mechanisms.
https://www.google.com/maps/@-29.677234 ... 312!8i6656
These are most likely Brazilian-Made. They manufacture their own Signals over there.
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