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Re: Locations Of Currently Existing US&S TEARDROPS

Posted: Fri Sep 09, 2011 4:50 am
by MD2020
Wow, unappealing name, but thats a neat operation there. Definately doesn't appear to be half assed.

Re: Locations Of Currently Existing US&S TEARDROPS

Posted: Fri Sep 09, 2011 11:16 am
by TrainmanKight
MD2020 wrote:Wow, unappealing name, but thats a neat operation there. Definately doesn't appear to be half assed.
Yeah It appears they run three different routes http://www.sierrarailroad.com/

Re: Locations Of Currently Existing US&S TEARDROPS

Posted: Fri Sep 09, 2011 2:19 pm
by cabman701
A bit off topic, but I thought this was interesting. This is just south of Willitis. Defunct crossing with rather modern cantilevers, 12X20 lights, and... triangle gate motors on both sides!

http://maps.google.com/maps?q=arcata+ca ... 3&t=m&z=15

Re: Locations Of Currently Existing US&S TEARDROPS

Posted: Tue Sep 20, 2011 5:55 pm
by Caltrain927

Re: Locations Of Currently Existing US&S TEARDROPS

Posted: Tue Sep 20, 2011 6:21 pm
by cabman701
Caltrain927 wrote:Akron, OH on the CSX
http://maps.google.com/maps?q=East+Vori ... ,,1,-12.02
A bit odd... wonder why the signal is installed so far away from the tracks? I'm guessing at one time there was additional tracks, but the signal is even further back than the equipment box.

Re: Locations Of Currently Existing US&S TEARDROPS

Posted: Mon Nov 14, 2011 5:11 pm
by Caltrain927

Re: Locations Of Currently Existing US&S TEARDROPS

Posted: Mon Dec 05, 2011 6:44 pm
by SantaFebuff
Great catch there Paul! I am very jealous. That new HD street view camera is amazing. You can zoom in and actually read "US&S Co." right off the bell!

How far is Lodi from you? Would be a cool spot if those worked. (they seem to be in okay condition)

Cheers,
Joshua

Re: Locations Of Currently Existing US&S TEARDROPS

Posted: Mon Dec 05, 2011 10:24 pm
by mdpredmen
One from Ohio. Marion to be exact.
http://g.co/maps/z6ukg

Re: Locations Of Currently Existing US&S TEARDROPS

Posted: Fri Jan 20, 2012 5:02 pm
by Caltrain927
A pair on the UP in Port Chicago, CA
http://g.co/maps/7w27z

Another pair on a spur with one signal having a regular crossbuck & Griswold Type B lights & the other has a cast iron crossbuck!
http://g.co/maps/27meb

Re: Locations Of Currently Existing US&S TEARDROPS

Posted: Sun Jan 22, 2012 2:20 am
by Caltrain927
Pleasanton, CA on a UP Mainline! Street View image still shows the crossing having 8" lights, videos show the updated crossing with 12x24 LED's, but the teardrop remained in place.
http://g.co/maps/dg8h3


Unfortuately, this recent video shows that it has gone dead :Cry1: