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Re: Google Maps Scavenger Hunt
Posted: Sun Jul 23, 2017 12:10 am
by freebrickproductions
Re: Google Maps Scavenger Hunt
Posted: Sun Jul 23, 2017 12:56 am
by ToledoRailfan
That is really oldd. I wonder why they only installed one signal? That has to be an FRA violation. Although I guess one signal is better than none.
Re: Google Maps Scavenger Hunt
Posted: Sun Jul 23, 2017 1:29 am
by NathanFromEngland
I don't understand by the meaning "Rough Crossing"
This crossing is also violating FRA rules by having stop signs placed.
https://www.google.co.uk/maps/@28.46191 ... 312!8i6656
Re: Google Maps Scavenger Hunt
Posted: Sun Jul 23, 2017 2:01 am
by ToledoRailfan
It means that the grade is rough.
Kind of unusual seeing an advance warning sign on the street sign post
Kind of odd having the advance warning sign so close to the crossing, it might be like because the road turns into a private drive close to the crossing. Although having the advance warning sign that close to the crossing kind of defeats the purpose of having it, they could have at least installed it on the right side of the road. The sign saying that there are no gates or lights was unnecessary.
https://www.google.co.uk/maps/@28.46193 ... RqazaA!2e0
Re: Google Maps Scavenger Hunt
Posted: Sun Jul 23, 2017 2:11 am
by NathanFromEngland
ToledoRailfan wrote:
It means that the grade is rough.
Kind of unusual seeing an advance warning sign on the street sign post
Kind of odd having the advance warning sign so close to the crossing, it might be like because the road turns into a private drive close to the crossing. Although having the advance warning sign that close to the crossing kind of defeats the purpose of having it, they could have at least installed it on the right side of the road. The sign saying that there are no gates or lights was unnecessary.
https://www.google.co.uk/maps/@28.46193 ... RqazaA!2e0
Hrm, even though seeing a 2nd track installed for the new SunRail service a few years ago along with a November 2012 collision with Amtrak 91 and a dump truck they install these signals, but never renew the old grade from the first track.
Re: Google Maps Scavenger Hunt
Posted: Sun Jul 23, 2017 2:12 am
by freebrickproductions
ToledoRailfan wrote:
It means that the grade is rough.
It's not even always the condition of the grade. For example, no matter how many times NS redoes the grade at Slaughter Road, the crossing has always had a "rough crossing" sign posted at it due to the crossing being on the side of a hill.
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Re: Google Maps Scavenger Hunt
Posted: Sun Jul 23, 2017 2:55 am
by NathanFromEngland
freebrickproductions wrote:ToledoRailfan wrote:
It means that the grade is rough.
It's not even always the condition of the grade. For example, no matter how many times NS redoes the grade at Slaughter Road, the crossing has always had a "rough crossing" sign posted at it due to the crossing being on the side of a hill.
https://www.google.com/maps/@34.6987367 ... 312!8i6656
This crossing in Powder Springs, Georgia has a rough crossing, along with that its a No Horn Zone, its weird to find the NO TRAIN HORN sign to be diamond shaped instead of rectangular. They also have a central divider there too.
https://www.google.co.uk/maps/@33.84078 ... 312!8i6656
1990's NS installation.
https://www.google.co.uk/maps/@33.85956 ... 312!8i6656
However, it has now gone since the crossing is now quad gated and now a No Horn Zone. Whats stranger is the DOT tag is on every signal.
https://www.google.co.uk/maps/@33.85953 ... 312!8i6656
Active crossing.
https://www.google.co.uk/maps/@33.81765 ... 312!8i6656
1980's CSX installation.
https://www.google.co.uk/maps/@33.81686 ... 312!8i6656
Interesting approach markers.
https://www.google.co.uk/maps/@33.81666 ... 312!8i6656
Another active crossing.
https://www.google.co.uk/maps/@33.81322 ... 312!8i6656
Looks as if the train is just a NS locomotive going to hook up to other engines.
https://www.google.co.uk/maps/@33.81322 ... 312!8i6656
Crossing being refurbished.
https://www.google.co.uk/maps/@33.81316 ... 312!8i6656
These road markers are interesting.
https://www.google.co.uk/maps/@33.81338 ... 312!8i6656
Inverted 2 tracks sign!
https://www.google.co.uk/maps/@33.81944 ... 312!8i6656
Not sure whats going on here, maybe a blockage has stopped this NS local from proceeding further.
https://www.google.co.uk/maps/@33.81383 ... 312!8i6656
Unnecessary modification. Back in 2007 there was a light extension with Safetran 12x24 inch lights.
https://www.google.co.uk/maps/@33.80803 ... 312!8i6656
Re: Google Maps Scavenger Hunt
Posted: Sun Jul 23, 2017 2:52 pm
by Erik-Gorb-Hamilton
Taking a look on Google Maps reveals that the Trackage East of this location is OOS with bushes growing over the rails
Re: Google Maps Scavenger Hunt
Posted: Sun Jul 23, 2017 7:22 pm
by freebrickproductions
That's a 1980s NS install with an e-bell.
Re: Google Maps Scavenger Hunt
Posted: Sun Jul 23, 2017 8:09 pm
by ZachL
freebrickproductions wrote:
That's a 1980s NS install with an e-bell.
When did NS switch from 12x24" lights to 12x20?