Mike's Railroad Crossing Forum

Here we have a line in west Maryland

https://www.google.com/maps/@39.5784146 ... 312!8i6656

https://www.google.com/maps/@39.5900898 ... 312!8i6656

https://www.google.com/maps/@39.578373, ... 312!8i6656

https://www.google.com/maps/@39.5523998 ... 312!8i6656

https://www.google.com/maps/@39.5020266 ... 312!8i6656

https://www.google.com/maps/@39.4851328 ... 312!8i6656

brett nc railfanner wrote:Here we have a line in west Maryland

https://www.google.com/maps/@39.5784146 ... 312!8i6656

https://www.google.com/maps/@39.5900898 ... 312!8i6656

https://www.google.com/maps/@39.578373, ... 312!8i6656

https://www.google.com/maps/@39.5523998 ... 312!8i6656

https://www.google.com/maps/@39.5020266 ... 312!8i6656

https://www.google.com/maps/@39.4851328 ... 312!8i6656

Looks to a CSX line, these signs make me suspicious though.
https://www.google.com/maps/@39.5788698 ... 312!8i6656

NathanFromEngland wrote:Looks to a CSX line, these signs make me suspicious though.
https://www.google.com/maps/@39.5788698 ... 312!8i6656

Depending on how long the line has been out of service, it may have never seen a CSX train at all; CSX still does own former railroad right-of-way in a lot of spots including those served by its predecessors. However, I'd think it's safe to say that it has considering the condition of the signals and the tracks not being viciously overgrown.

ZachL wrote:

NathanFromEngland wrote:Looks to a CSX line, these signs make me suspicious though.
https://www.google.com/maps/@39.5788698 ... 312!8i6656

Depending on how long the line has been out of service, it may have never seen a CSX train at all; CSX still does own former railroad right-of-way in a lot of spots including those served by its predecessors. However, I'd think it's safe to say that it has considering the condition of the signals and the tracks not being viciously overgrown.

It at least had been "in service" long enough for several of the signals to be early 2000s installs.

Also, I don't think I've ever seen a RED CSX DOT tag before...
https://www.google.com/maps/@39.4850907 ... 312!8i6656

Surprised no one saw the STH-10.
https://www.google.com/maps/@39.4851328 ... 312!8i6656

brett nc railfanner wrote:Surprised no one saw the STH-10.
https://www.google.com/maps/@39.4851328 ... 312!8i6656

And a 3M beacon there as well!
https://www.google.com/maps/@39.4850907 ... 312!8i6656

freebrickproductions wrote:

ZachL wrote:

NathanFromEngland wrote:Looks to a CSX line, these signs make me suspicious though.
https://www.google.com/maps/@39.5788698 ... 312!8i6656

Depending on how long the line has been out of service, it may have never seen a CSX train at all; CSX still does own former railroad right-of-way in a lot of spots including those served by its predecessors. However, I'd think it's safe to say that it has considering the condition of the signals and the tracks not being viciously overgrown.

It at least had been "in service" long enough for several of the signals to be early 2000s installs.

Also, I don't think I've ever seen a RED CSX DOT tag before...
https://www.google.com/maps/@39.4850907 ... 312!8i6656

Well, then there is this head scratcher...

NathanFromEngland wrote:Looks to a CSX line, these signs make me suspicious though.
https://www.google.com/maps/@39.5788698 ... 312!8i6656

Not sure on why this Mast Mount is place so high than you typically see a crossing mount on the other side of the crossing.
https://www.google.com/maps/@39.578373, ... 312!8i6656

Normally you would see something like this if the land elevation is steep, but the landscape is near flat.

TheSignalMan2000 wrote:

NathanFromEngland wrote:Looks to a CSX line, these signs make me suspicious though.
https://www.google.com/maps/@39.5788698 ... 312!8i6656

Not sure on why this Mast Mount is place so high than you typically see a crossing mount on the other side of the crossing.
https://www.google.com/maps/@39.578373, ... 312!8i6656

Normally you would see something like this if the land elevation is steep, but the landscape is near flat.

I'm thinking the road signs located ahead of the signal:
https://www.google.com/maps/@39.5776507 ... 312!8i6656

freebrickproductions wrote:

TheSignalMan2000 wrote:

NathanFromEngland wrote:Looks to a CSX line, these signs make me suspicious though.
https://www.google.com/maps/@39.5788698 ... 312!8i6656

Not sure on why this Mast Mount is place so high than you typically see a crossing mount on the other side of the crossing.
https://www.google.com/maps/@39.578373, ... 312!8i6656

Normally you would see something like this if the land elevation is steep, but the landscape is near flat.

I'm thinking the road signs located ahead of the signal:
https://www.google.com/maps/@39.5776507 ... 312!8i6656

My guess would be for clearance? The signal is very close to the road. Having the lights high up would avoid them getting sideswiped by most vehicles. Cheaper than a cantilever.