Mike's Railroad Crossing Forum

ToledoRailfan wrote:Kind of an interesting crossing I guess...
https://www.google.com/maps/@32.2395214 ... 6656?hl=en

It's also noticeable that this crossing nearby had a US&S teardrop back in 2008.
https://www.google.com/maps/@32.2382996 ... 1664?hl=en
However, in 2014. The signals were replaced, which sent the teardrop to heaven.
https://www.google.com/maps/@32.2382002 ... 6656?hl=en

Active crossing in Mableton, Georgia.
https://www.google.com/maps/@33.8189572 ... 6656?hl=en

I wonder if there were enough people stopping under that gates at this crossing for this sign to be put up?
https://www.google.com/maps/@40.188682, ... 6656?hl=en
(Muncie, Indiana)

Here's an interesting crossing:
https://www.google.com/maps/@32.0476323 ... 312!8i6656
With a somewhat odd signal as well:
https://www.google.com/maps/@32.0476938 ... 312!8i6656

WABCO bell!
https://www.google.com/maps/@32.0492963 ... 312!8i6656

Another crazy crossing:
https://www.google.com/maps/@32.0527017 ... 312!8i6656
A total of 5 signals there with three Modern Industries mechanical bells and one General Signals e-bell!

Another crossing in an intersection with three old SAL signals, all with the original lights and bells!
https://www.google.com/maps/@32.0530828 ... 312!8i6656

A 4-way SAL install at another intersection that's almost all original as well!
https://www.google.com/maps/@32.0544226 ... 312!8i6656

A double bell-only crossing!
https://www.google.com/maps/@32.0551988 ... 312!8i6656

Another WABCO bell!
https://www.google.com/maps/@32.0559639 ... 312!8i6656

RACO 12x20s!
https://www.google.com/maps/@32.060359, ... 312!8i6656
https://www.google.com/maps/@32.060359, ... 312!8i6656

Another interesting crossing in Savannah, GA:
https://www.google.com/maps/@32.0972558 ... 312!8i6656

Some classic signals!
https://www.google.com/maps/@32.0976443 ... 312!8i6656
The lights have vandal guards on them!
https://www.google.com/maps/@32.0976969 ... 312!8i6656
https://www.google.com/maps/@32.0977267 ... 312!8i6656

Another classic crossing!
https://www.google.com/maps/@32.098032, ... 328!8i1664

A bit of an odd set-up for an NS line:
https://www.google.com/maps/@32.0988985 ... 312!8i6656

This signal literally has every size of light on it:
https://www.google.com/maps/@32.108361, ... 312!8i6656

Looks like this would be an interesting crossing to railfan at:
https://www.google.com/maps/@32.1117618 ... 312!8i6656
First sighting of a US&S Model 95 on an NS line outside of the Carolinas!
https://www.google.com/maps/@32.1117618 ... 312!8i6656
The crossing seen in action, back when it still has Transport Products Corp equipment:
https://www.google.com/maps/@32.112308, ... 312!8i6656
https://www.google.com/maps/@32.112308, ... 312!8i6656
https://www.google.com/maps/@32.1122008 ... 312!8i6656
https://www.google.com/maps/@32.1121182 ... 312!8i6656
https://www.google.com/maps/@32.1121182 ... 312!8i6656
https://www.google.com/maps/@32.1119234 ... 312!8i6656
https://www.google.com/maps/@32.1119234 ... 312!8i6656

Odd set-up:
https://www.google.com/maps/@32.1148187 ... 312!8i6656

I'm guessing CSX did this because the signals lack rear lights:
https://www.google.com/maps/@32.1266014 ... 312!8i6656
https://www.google.com/maps/@32.1266014 ... 312!8i6656

Active crossing:
https://www.google.com/maps/@32.1424658 ... 312!8i6656
https://www.google.com/maps/@32.1424729 ... 312!8i6656

A pure early CSX install!
https://www.google.com/maps/@32.2455889 ... 312!8i6656

Another one!
https://www.google.com/maps/@32.2897346 ... 312!8i6656

A pure 1980s CSX install!
https://www.google.com/maps/@32.293517, ... 312!8i6656

Another one!
https://www.google.com/maps/@32.2947852 ... 312!8i6656

These crossbucks were left behind when this crossing was upgraded:
https://www.google.com/maps/@32.3232848 ... 312!8i6656
Safetran S-85!
https://www.google.com/maps/@32.3232009 ... 312!8i6656

Another pure early CSX install!
https://www.google.com/maps/@32.3408288 ... 312!8i6656

Another pure 1980s CSX install!
https://www.google.com/maps/@32.4726405 ... 312!8i6656

Classic crossing:
https://www.google.com/maps/@32.4788972 ... 312!8i6656

Some classic SAL signals!
https://www.google.com/maps/@32.606201, ... 328!8i1664

NS crossing with GRS gate mechs!
https://www.google.com/maps/@32.6638556 ... 312!8i6656

Here's an interesting signal:
https://www.google.com/maps/@32.712909, ... 312!8i6656
Looks like it was a standard RACO cantilever that had the arm on it replaced for some reason.

Active crossing:
https://www.google.com/maps/@32.8617442 ... 312!8i6656
It was for this high-hood GP50 that was doing some switching near the crossing, shame that NS got rid of all of these:
https://www.google.com/maps/@32.8616375 ... 312!8i6656

"Chip off the old block." Literally, haha.

https://www.google.com/maps/@38.5053645 ... 312!8i6656

PaulSP wrote:"Chip off the old block." Literally, haha.

https://www.google.com/maps/@38.5053645 ... 312!8i6656

Looks like it replaced a General Signals e-bell that was in pretty good shape. Have to wonder how many damaged NEG e-bells are in service, and if that one in particular even works anymore?

Advance warning signs being used in place of diamond warning signs that tell you that there is a crossing to your left/right.
https://www.google.com/maps/@36.0683023 ... 6656?hl=en
https://www.google.com/maps/@36.0686956 ... 6656?hl=en
(Walnut Ridge, Arkansas)
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Scenic crossing in Calico Rock, Arkansas.
https://www.google.com/maps/@36.1166247 ... 6656?hl=en
https://www.google.com/maps/@36.1157696 ... 6656?hl=en
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Classic signals in Norfork, Arkansas.
https://www.google.com/maps/@36.2110226 ... 1664?hl=en
https://www.google.com/maps/@36.211012, ... 1664?hl=en
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Why didn't they just put side lights on the gated signal instead of having a third signal? Although I think a third signal is more interesting.
https://www.google.com/maps/@36.2788861 ... 6656?hl=en
(Flippin, Arkansas)
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Interesting...
https://www.google.com/maps/@36.27874,- ... 1664?hl=en
https://www.google.com/maps/@36.2778121 ... 6656?hl=en
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Triangle track signs!!!!
https://www.google.com/maps/@36.3133508 ... 1664?hl=en
https://www.google.com/maps/@36.3134497 ... 1664?hl=en
(Harrison, Arkansas)
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Wayside horns in Branson, Missouri.
https://www.google.com/maps/@36.6388723 ... 6656?hl=en
https://www.google.com/maps/@36.6389832 ... 6656?hl=en

Interesting how that crossing has pedestrian signals, not something you would expect in rural Missouri.

Interesting posts in Rome, New York.
https://www.google.com/maps/@43.2182568 ... 6656?hl=en
https://www.google.com/maps/@43.2182731 ... 6656?hl=en

https://www.google.com/maps/@43.21826,- ... 6656?hl=en

https://www.google.com/maps/@43.2182712 ... 6656?hl=en

https://www.google.com/maps/@43.2183134 ... 6656?hl=en
Kinda cool having a railroad crossing with the tracks going into a building like that as well. I wonder if that crossing is sometimes flagged.
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Kinda interesting crossings.
https://www.google.com/maps/@43.2084506 ... 6656?hl=en
https://www.google.com/maps/@43.2088747 ... 6656?hl=en
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