Google Maps Scavenger Hunt

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NathanFromEngland
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Re: Google Maps Scavenger Hunt

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Quite a strange looking crossing in Napier, New Zealand.
https://www.google.co.uk/maps/@-39.4837 ... 312!8i6656
Heres a even stranger crossing! This one cuts through a roundabout! :Blink:
https://www.google.co.uk/maps/@-39.4904 ... 312!8i6656
Here is another crossing that cuts through a roundabout! They have Harmon 12x24 inch lights!
https://www.google.co.uk/maps/@-39.4822 ... 312!8i6656
Back in 2010, they were original and incandescent!
https://www.google.co.uk/maps/@-39.4822 ... 312!8i6656
There was even a base with a Griswold Mechanical bell!
https://www.google.co.uk/maps/@-39.4820 ... 312!8i6656
But the equipment is yesterdays news, now there are WCH E-Bells.
https://www.google.co.uk/maps/@-39.4822 ... 312!8i6656
However, on the other side, the Harmon 12x24 lights have been retrofitted with LED's, the Griswold Mechanical Bells were retained!
https://www.google.co.uk/maps/@-39.4816 ... 312!8i6656
I guess i was wrong, they've gone now.
https://www.google.co.uk/maps/@-39.4816 ... 312!8i6656
This base is a bit too far from the crossing.
https://www.google.co.uk/maps/@-39.4818 ... 312!8i6656
This crossing has a sign saying "RAILWAY" and a sign signifying drivers that bells are off from 22:39 to 7:00
https://www.google.co.uk/maps/@-39.4791 ... 312!8i6656
Sole surviving Harmon 12x24s.
https://www.google.co.uk/maps/@-39.4791 ... 312!8i6656
A rather unsafe passive crossing.
https://www.google.co.uk/maps/@-39.4779 ... 312!8i6656
Strange crossing.
https://www.google.co.uk/maps/@-39.4957 ... 328!8i1664
What lights are these?
https://www.google.co.uk/maps/@-39.4944 ... 312!8i6656
Another crossing that runs through a roundabout.
https://www.google.co.uk/maps/@-39.4936 ... 312!8i6656
A December 2012 image shows one of the lights being WCH 12x20 inch lights with Harmon Dotted LED's.
https://www.google.co.uk/maps/@-39.4936 ... 312!8i6656
Crossing with rather strange looking cantilever.
https://www.google.co.uk/maps/@-39.4939 ... 312!8i6656
Wooden gates!
https://www.google.co.uk/maps/@-39.4980 ... 312!8i6656
Interesting crossing setup.
https://www.google.co.uk/maps/@-39.5092 ... 312!8i6656
This crossing used to have lights mounted on a Griswold bracket!
https://www.google.co.uk/maps/@-39.5356 ... 312!8i6656
Some relatively old equipment.
https://www.google.co.uk/maps/@-39.5555 ... 312!8i6656
Interesting equipment.
https://www.google.co.uk/maps/@-39.6085 ... 312!8i6656
Active crossing.
https://www.google.co.uk/maps/@-39.6214 ... 312!8i6656
What locomotive is that?
https://www.google.co.uk/maps/@-39.6214 ... 312!8i6656
Another active crossing.
https://www.google.co.uk/maps/@-39.6323 ... 312!8i6656
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Re: Google Maps Scavenger Hunt

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That's a narrow-gauge line as well!
Crossing pictures from Plant City, FL are finally here! viewtopic.php?f=13&t=2538
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Re: Google Maps Scavenger Hunt

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ZachL wrote:That's a narrow-gauge line as well!
That is because 3 ft 6 in gauge is the primary gauge in New Zealand.
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Re: Google Maps Scavenger Hunt

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Active crossing in Wattle Glen, VIC.
https://www.google.com.au/maps/@-37.662 ... 312!8i6656
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NathanFromEngland wrote: What lights are these?
https://www.google.co.uk/maps/@-39.4944 ... 312!8i6656
I think those lights were made in New Zealand by a company named Montrose of Penrose.
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freebrickproductions wrote: Both gates here were damaged at the time!
https://www.google.com/maps/@30.6325379 ... 312!8i6656
Maybe they were both damaged by a thunderstorm?
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