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ZachL wrote: Sat Jul 20, 2019 11:29 am
NathanFromEngland wrote: Sat Jul 20, 2019 8:29 am American version of an ABCL crossing
https://www.google.com/maps/@43.3946842 ... 312!8i6656
ABCL?
Cough, Automatic Barrier Crossings Locally Monitored (ABCL)

It's a British crossing thing. I said it because of the lights for the tracks.
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NathanFromEngland wrote: Sat Jul 20, 2019 12:37 pm
ZachL wrote: Sat Jul 20, 2019 11:29 am
NathanFromEngland wrote: Sat Jul 20, 2019 8:29 am American version of an ABCL crossing
https://www.google.com/maps/@43.3946842 ... 312!8i6656
ABCL?
Cough, Automatic Barrier Crossings Locally Monitored (ABCL)

It's a British crossing thing. I said it because of the lights for the tracks.
Well, that would have been nice to know. :Roll:
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Strange signal top.
https://www.google.com/maps/@40.502042, ... 312!8i6656

The two track signs are very weird.
https://www.google.com/maps/@40.5023438 ... 312!8i6656
https://www.google.com/maps/@40.502042, ... 312!8i6656

Active crossing.
https://www.google.com/maps/@40.5065444 ... 312!8i6656

This bell-less crossing strangely received a GS Bell.
https://www.google.com/maps/@40.5108998 ... 312!8i6656
https://www.google.com/maps/@40.5109035 ... 312!8i6656
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NathanFromEngland wrote: Sat Jul 20, 2019 3:02 pm Strange signal top.
https://www.google.com/maps/@40.502042, ... 312!8i6656
It's called a pinnacle...
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ZachL wrote: Sat Jul 20, 2019 5:31 pm
NathanFromEngland wrote: Sat Jul 20, 2019 3:02 pm Strange signal top.
https://www.google.com/maps/@40.502042, ... 312!8i6656
It's called a pinnacle...
I did not know what a pinnacle was nor what it was called.
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NathanFromEngland wrote: Sat Jul 20, 2019 6:43 pm
ZachL wrote: Sat Jul 20, 2019 5:31 pm
NathanFromEngland wrote: Sat Jul 20, 2019 3:02 pm Strange signal top.
https://www.google.com/maps/@40.502042, ... 312!8i6656
It's called a pinnacle...
I did not know what a pinnacle was nor what it was called.
Those where standard practice with American Signals up to the 1970's. It served as a more decorative finish for Crossing Signals.
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Active "Dangerous" crossing in Memphis, TN:
https://www.google.com/maps/@35.1769696 ... 384!8i8192

I don't think I've seen that much vandalism on a relay case though:
https://www.google.com/maps/@35.1767926 ... 384!8i8192

Another active "dangerous" crossing up north:
https://www.google.com/maps/@35.1797935 ... 312!8i6656

The reason why both crossings are dangerous is because both are in very rough areas. If I ever went out there in person, I probably shouldn't risk getting photos of the crossings there...
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NathanFromEngland wrote: Sat Jul 20, 2019 6:43 pm
ZachL wrote: Sat Jul 20, 2019 5:31 pm
NathanFromEngland wrote: Sat Jul 20, 2019 3:02 pm Strange signal top.
https://www.google.com/maps/@40.502042, ... 312!8i6656
It's called a pinnacle...
I did not know what a pinnacle was nor what it was called.
I guess it's not as possible to do today because of how large the forum has gotten but back in my day I spent hours reading this site to learn about signals and what the parts were. :TUP2:
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Not to mention, we had Elton. He'd quickly correct you on terminology. "Mast flashers" anyone? Bueller? Bueller? :Laugh:
Well, :Censored:
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SirKrunch wrote: Sun Jul 21, 2019 3:01 pm Not to mention, we had Elton. He'd quickly correct you on terminology. "Mast flashers" anyone? Bueller? Bueller? :Laugh:
Elton was somewhat a little before my time (some after), but he (and Kight) were surely fun to have around. :Tongue1:

Anyways, here's an active one in Hapesville, GA:
https://www.google.com/maps/@33.6577652 ... 312!8i6656
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