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Re: Google Maps Scavenger Hunt
Posted: Fri May 25, 2018 9:56 pm
by TheSignalMan2000
It's really strange that we see some yellow crossbucks being used in the United States because the only countries (that I know of) that still uses yellow crossbucks is in African countries, Jamaica, some Latin American countries, Japan, and Taiwan.
Re: Google Maps Scavenger Hunt
Posted: Fri May 25, 2018 11:11 pm
by ToledoRailfan
TheSignalMan2000 wrote:
It's really strange that we see some yellow crossbucks being used in the United States because the only countries (that I know of) that still uses yellow crossbucks is in African countries, Jamaica, some Latin American countries, Japan, and Taiwan.
In the old days when standardization wasn't what is it today, yellow crossbucks were a thing here in The States along with inverted crossbucks, 45 degree crossbucks, and of coarse the crossbucks with black lettering on white backdrop. Not really sure what is up with these modern yellow crossbucks though.
Re: Google Maps Scavenger Hunt
Posted: Sat May 26, 2018 4:42 am
by NathanFromEngland
ToledoRailfan wrote:TheSignalMan2000 wrote:
It's really strange that we see some yellow crossbucks being used in the United States because the only countries (that I know of) that still uses yellow crossbucks is in African countries, Jamaica, some Latin American countries, Japan, and Taiwan.
In the old days when standardization wasn't what is it today, yellow crossbucks were a thing here in The States along with inverted crossbucks, 45 degree crossbucks, and of coarse the crossbucks with black lettering on white backdrop. Not really sure what is up with these modern yellow crossbucks though.
Ahem, you've forgotten this!
https://www.google.co.uk/maps/@53.45603 ... 6656?hl=en
Re: Google Maps Scavenger Hunt
Posted: Sat May 26, 2018 11:03 am
by ToledoRailfan
NathanFromEngland wrote:ToledoRailfan wrote:TheSignalMan2000 wrote:
It's really strange that we see some yellow crossbucks being used in the United States because the only countries (that I know of) that still uses yellow crossbucks is in African countries, Jamaica, some Latin American countries, Japan, and Taiwan.
In the old days when standardization wasn't what is it today, yellow crossbucks were a thing here in The States along with inverted crossbucks, 45 degree crossbucks, and of coarse the crossbucks with black lettering on white backdrop. Not really sure what is up with these modern yellow crossbucks though.
Ahem, you've forgotten this!
https://www.google.co.uk/maps/@53.45603 ... 6656?hl=en
That's a pretty long ways away from Mt Airy, Maryland.
Re: Google Maps Scavenger Hunt
Posted: Sat May 26, 2018 1:02 pm
by NathanFromEngland
ToledoRailfan wrote:NathanFromEngland wrote:ToledoRailfan wrote:TheSignalMan2000 wrote:
It's really strange that we see some yellow crossbucks being used in the United States because the only countries (that I know of) that still uses yellow crossbucks is in African countries, Jamaica, some Latin American countries, Japan, and Taiwan.
In the old days when standardization wasn't what is it today, yellow crossbucks were a thing here in The States along with inverted crossbucks, 45 degree crossbucks, and of coarse the crossbucks with black lettering on white backdrop. Not really sure what is up with these modern yellow crossbucks though.
Ahem, you've forgotten this!
https://www.google.co.uk/maps/@53.45603 ... 6656?hl=en
That's a pretty long ways away from Mt Airy, Maryland.
Sadly, the line is OOS, but its a rather cool sight!
Re: Google Maps Scavenger Hunt
Posted: Sat May 26, 2018 10:03 pm
by Erik-Gorb-Hamilton
So uh...
Whats the story behind this?
*Yes I know it's OOS, but what I am talking about is far more interesting considering it was left up.
Re: Google Maps Scavenger Hunt
Posted: Sat May 26, 2018 11:04 pm
by freebrickproductions
Erik-Gorb-Hamilton wrote:So uh...
Whats the story behind this?
*Yes I know it's OOS, but what I am talking about is far more interesting considering it was left up.
Old signal bridge originally installed by the Central of New Jersey. As you can see, it originally had a lot more than just the one track running under it when the line was closed, probably under Conrail.
Re: Google Maps Scavenger Hunt
Posted: Sun May 27, 2018 1:05 am
by ToledoRailfan
freebrickproductions wrote:Erik-Gorb-Hamilton wrote:So uh...
Whats the story behind this?
*Yes I know it's OOS, but what I am talking about is far more interesting considering it was left up.
Old signal bridge originally installed by the Central of New Jersey. As you can see, it originally had a lot more than just the one track running under it when the line was closed, probably under Conrail.
Looks really "trippy" having the bridge still there long after there were multiple tracks there.
Re: Google Maps Scavenger Hunt
Posted: Sun May 27, 2018 2:13 am
by freebrickproductions
ToledoRailfan wrote:freebrickproductions wrote:Erik-Gorb-Hamilton wrote:So uh...
Whats the story behind this?
*Yes I know it's OOS, but what I am talking about is far more interesting considering it was left up.
Old signal bridge originally installed by the Central of New Jersey. As you can see, it originally had a lot more than just the one track running under it when the line was closed, probably under Conrail.
Looks really "trippy" having the bridge still there long after there were multiple tracks there.
Whatever railroad owned it when most of the tracks were torn out (likely Conrail based on the relay case) likely didn't want to remove the gantry. Heck, I wouldn't be too surprised if the line became dark territory after the multiple tracks were removed and the signals were left on the gantry, though turned away from the tracks and disconnected before eventually being removed by the railroad if not stolen.
Re: Google Maps Scavenger Hunt
Posted: Sun May 27, 2018 2:38 am
by NathanFromEngland
freebrickproductions wrote:ToledoRailfan wrote:freebrickproductions wrote:Erik-Gorb-Hamilton wrote:So uh...
Whats the story behind this?
*Yes I know it's OOS, but what I am talking about is far more interesting considering it was left up.
Old signal bridge originally installed by the Central of New Jersey. As you can see, it originally had a lot more than just the one track running under it when the line was closed, probably under Conrail.
Looks really "trippy" having the bridge still there long after there were multiple tracks there.
Whatever railroad owned it when most of the tracks were torn out (likely Conrail based on the relay case) likely didn't want to remove the gantry. Heck, I wouldn't be too surprised if the line became dark territory after the multiple tracks were removed and the signals were left on the gantry, though turned away from the tracks and disconnected before eventually being removed by the railroad if not stolen.
Yep, this line was last used by Conrail, thanks to this faded sign.
https://www.google.com/maps/@40.6664432 ... 312!8i6656