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Re: Google Maps Scavenger Hunt

Posted: Thu Jan 05, 2017 12:05 am
by freebrickproductions

Re: Google Maps Scavenger Hunt

Posted: Thu Jan 05, 2017 3:36 pm
by cabman701
ZachL wrote:
cabman701 wrote:
ZachL wrote:Those were already posted though weren't they?
If they were... I don't remember seeing them. Don't recall ever seeing gates like that in operation in the US, so I for one and thankful it was posted! :TUP1:
viewtopic.php?f=17&t=807&start=100#p23781

:Wink:
In my defense... up until Tuesday I wasn't able to log in very much due to traveling over Christmas and New Years. Still haven't got through all the posts yet. :Tongue1:

Re: Google Maps Scavenger Hunt

Posted: Thu Jan 05, 2017 3:38 pm
by cabman701
ZachL wrote:
ToledoRailfan wrote:This crossbuck is facing the wrong direction.
https://www.google.com/maps/@41.8035403 ... 6656?hl=en
Looks like it's been like that for a while too. Wonder why. :huh:
The whole signal is pointed the wrong way if you ask me...
https://www.google.com/maps/@41.8035179 ... 6656?hl=en

Re: Google Maps Scavenger Hunt

Posted: Thu Jan 05, 2017 3:44 pm
by cabman701
freebrickproductions wrote:Active crossing:
https://www.google.com/maps/@32.9365718 ... 312!8i6656
I was getting ready to complain about there only being one sidelight... but then realized the other one is hidden behind the bracket. Both signals are like that. :CloseEye:
https://www.google.com/maps/@32.9366271 ... 312!8i6656
freebrickproductions wrote:WABCO Triangle gate mechs in Georgia! :WOOT:
https://www.google.com/maps/@32.9953805 ... 312!8i6656
Did a little YouTube research and found a video of them! Skip to 1:45.


Re: Google Maps Scavenger Hunt

Posted: Fri Jan 06, 2017 10:54 am
by freebrickproductions
The 14 track crossing in Wichita, KS in action:
https://www.google.com/maps/@37.7375026 ... authuser=0

Re: Google Maps Scavenger Hunt

Posted: Fri Jan 06, 2017 1:23 pm
by cabman701
Came across this railroad themed restaurant in New York with a couple of display signals:

https://www.google.com/maps/@44.6942839 ... 312!8i6656
https://www.google.com/maps/@44.6945101 ... 312!8i6656

A little better view of the cantilever type signal in the second link above. The ped gate wasn't there in this photo: http://www.thefreighthouserestaurant.com/bldg.JPG

Re: Google Maps Scavenger Hunt

Posted: Sun Jan 08, 2017 6:52 pm
by ToledoRailfan
Why is there a tag here?
https://www.google.com/maps/@42.357638, ... 6656?hl=en
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Active crossing, Lake Forest, Illinois.
https://www.google.com/maps/@42.2532731 ... 6656?hl=en
https://www.google.com/maps/@42.2533825 ... 6656?hl=en
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Active crossing, Kenilworth, Illinois.
https://www.google.com/maps/@42.0864575 ... 6656?hl=en
https://www.google.com/maps/@42.0864575 ... 6656?hl=en
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The crossbucks at these crossings are on traffic signal arms.
https://www.google.com/maps/@36.6952695 ... 312!8i6656
https://www.google.com/maps/@36.6951682 ... 312!8i6656

The other crossbucks are on the lower portion of the masts.
https://www.google.com/maps/@36.694978, ... 312!8i6656
https://www.google.com/maps/@36.6949457 ... 312!8i6656
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Inverted crossbuck! :WOOT: :TUP2: :Laugh: (found by Caltrain927)
https://www.google.com/maps/@36.6918313 ... 328!8i1664

Unfortunately it is gone. :aaargh:
https://www.google.com/maps/@36.6918024 ... 312!8i6656

Re: Google Maps Scavenger Hunt

Posted: Sun Jan 08, 2017 8:39 pm
by freebrickproductions

Re: Google Maps Scavenger Hunt

Posted: Mon Jan 09, 2017 9:48 am
by ToledoRailfan
freebrickproductions wrote:
ToledoRailfan wrote: Inverted crossbuck! :WOOT: :TUP2: :Laugh: (found by Caltrain927)
https://www.google.com/maps/@36.6918313 ... 328!8i1664

Unfortunately it is gone. :aaargh:
https://www.google.com/maps/@36.6918024 ... 312!8i6656
On the site:
http://www.rxrsignals.com/Virginia/Emporia/Southampton/
It wasn't on the site when it had an inverted crossbuck.

Re: Google Maps Scavenger Hunt

Posted: Mon Jan 09, 2017 1:33 pm
by freebrickproductions
ToledoRailfan wrote:
freebrickproductions wrote:
ToledoRailfan wrote: Inverted crossbuck! :WOOT: :TUP2: :Laugh: (found by Caltrain927)
https://www.google.com/maps/@36.6918313 ... 328!8i1664

Unfortunately it is gone. :aaargh:
https://www.google.com/maps/@36.6918024 ... 312!8i6656
On the site:
http://www.rxrsignals.com/Virginia/Emporia/Southampton/
It wasn't on the site when it had an inverted crossbuck.
It was posted here already though, so I don't see why it needs to go into this thread:
viewtopic.php?f=36&t=3225#p21755