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Re: Google Maps Scavenger Hunt
Posted: Wed Jul 19, 2017 10:34 pm
by freebrickproductions
And what looks to be a railfan nearby a few years later!
https://www.google.com.au/maps/@-31.850 ... 6656?hl=en
(Ya kinda missed the train there buddy, just by a little bit...
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McK&H signals there? The bell appears to be WCH.
Re: Google Maps Scavenger Hunt
Posted: Thu Jul 20, 2017 12:29 am
by NathanFromEngland
ZachL wrote:
Why wouldn't it be?
You are missing the point fine sir!
I tried typing the DOT number in multiple times without mistakes.
I get "Crossing number is invalid!"
I tried looking at every crossing on the Orlando section.
It wasn't even on the list.
Re: Google Maps Scavenger Hunt
Posted: Thu Jul 20, 2017 12:42 am
by ToledoRailfan
NathanFromEngland wrote:ZachL wrote:
Why wouldn't it be?
You are missing the point fine sir!
I tried typing the DOT number in multiple times without mistakes.
I get "Crossing number is invalid!"
I tried looking at every crossing on the Orlando section.
It wasn't even on the list.
I can't read the dot number as it isn't clear enough.
Re: Google Maps Scavenger Hunt
Posted: Thu Jul 20, 2017 1:38 am
by TrickyMario7654
Re: Google Maps Scavenger Hunt
Posted: Thu Jul 20, 2017 3:12 pm
by cabman701
ToledoRailfan wrote:NathanFromEngland wrote:ZachL wrote:
Why wouldn't it be?
You are missing the point fine sir!
I tried typing the DOT number in multiple times without mistakes.
I get "Crossing number is invalid!"
I tried looking at every crossing on the Orlando section.
It wasn't even on the list.
I can't read the dot number as it isn't clear enough.
The FRA has a on-line map if you are good with pinpointing certain areas. The crossing ID is 622336P. Here is the link to the map:
http://fragis.fra.dot.gov/GISFRASafety/
I just zoomed out on the Google Map link that you provided and realized the crossing was just west of Orlando International Airport. That's not hard to find on any map. And viola!
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Re: Google Maps Scavenger Hunt
Posted: Thu Jul 20, 2017 7:25 pm
by ZachL
NathanFromEngland wrote:ZachL wrote:
Why wouldn't it be?
You are missing the point fine sir!
What point am I missing? I think you are missing the point that it's illegal for any crossing to not be documented by the FRA. Sometimes DOT numbers on relay cases are incorrect, and that's at the fault of the railroad.
Re: Google Maps Scavenger Hunt
Posted: Thu Jul 20, 2017 8:22 pm
by freebrickproductions
ZachL wrote:NathanFromEngland wrote:ZachL wrote:
Why wouldn't it be?
You are missing the point fine sir!
What point am I missing? I think you are missing the point that it's illegal for any crossing to not be documented by the FRA. Sometimes DOT numbers on relay cases are incorrect, and that's at the fault of the railroad.
Also, aren't some light rail systems allowed not to have DOT numbers on their crossings?
Re: Google Maps Scavenger Hunt
Posted: Fri Jul 21, 2017 12:29 am
by NathanFromEngland
I've just tried posting with the quotes, but my text ain't appearing at the bottom for some reason.
Anyway, i just tried putting the DOT number in on the Crossing Inventory and Accident page, i couldn't fit the last character in, the letter P!
Re: Google Maps Scavenger Hunt
Posted: Fri Jul 21, 2017 1:07 am
by freebrickproductions
NathanFromEngland wrote:I've just tried posting with the quotes, but my text ain't appearing at the bottom for some reason.
Anyway, i just tried putting the DOT number in on the Crossing Inventory and Accident page, i couldn't fit the last character in, the letter P!
Did you include any spaces, hyphens, or extra characters? The DOT numbers themselves are only seven characters long (six numbers and a letter, example: 123456G), but some railroads will stylize their DOT numbers with spaces and/or hyphens (examples: "123 456G", "123-456G"; these are the two most common ways I've seen it done other than the official "123456G"). You'll need to exclude any spaces or hyphens if you want to look-up a DOT number on the FRA's website, as the input field only allows seven characters to be typed in.
Re: Google Maps Scavenger Hunt
Posted: Fri Jul 21, 2017 8:04 am
by NathanFromEngland
freebrickproductions wrote:NathanFromEngland wrote:I've just tried posting with the quotes, but my text ain't appearing at the bottom for some reason.
Anyway, i just tried putting the DOT number in on the Crossing Inventory and Accident page, i couldn't fit the last character in, the letter P!
Did you include any spaces, hyphens, or extra characters? The DOT numbers themselves are only seven characters long (six numbers and a letter, example: 123456G), but some railroads will stylize their DOT numbers with spaces and/or hyphens (examples: "123 456G", "123-456G"; these are the two most common ways I've seen it done other than the official "123456G"). You'll need to exclude any spaces or hyphens if you want to look-up a DOT number on the FRA's website, as the input field only allows seven characters to be typed in.
Got it now, whats strange is a majority of them are owned by this company called Central Florida Commuter Rail Transit, that is incorrect. There is a CSX yard not far from the crossing.