Google Maps Scavenger Hunt

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Re: Google Maps Scavenger Hunt

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ZachL wrote:
NathanFromEngland wrote:New CSX installation...In front of crossbucks
https://www.google.com/maps/@36.5522846 ... authuser=0
That's not even the newest way CSX installs signals, either
What makes you say that?
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Re: Google Maps Scavenger Hunt

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NathanFromEngland wrote:
ZachL wrote:
NathanFromEngland wrote:New CSX installation...In front of crossbucks
https://www.google.com/maps/@36.5522846 ... authuser=0
That's not even the newest way CSX installs signals, either
What makes you say that?
1) they use WCH light heads now instead of using Safetran light heads
2) they use NEG e-bells now instead of Safetran Type-3s
3) bells are now mounted at half-mast instead of on top

https://www.google.com/maps/@27.96679,- ... 312!8i6656
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ZachL wrote:
NathanFromEngland wrote:
ZachL wrote:
NathanFromEngland wrote:New CSX installation...In front of crossbucks
https://www.google.com/maps/@36.5522846 ... authuser=0
That's not even the newest way CSX installs signals, either
What makes you say that?
1) they use WCH light heads now instead of using Safetran light heads
2) they use NEG e-bells now instead of Safetran Type-3s
3) bells are now mounted at half-mast instead of on top

https://www.google.com/maps/@27.96679,- ... 312!8i6656
I am aware of that. However in some rare cases you may see Safetran Type 3's mounted half mast. I do have a post i believe somewhere in the thread that has a link to them.

Active crossing in Holt, Florida.
https://www.google.co.uk/maps/@30.70482 ... 328!8i1664
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Re: Google Maps Scavenger Hunt

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NathanFromEngland wrote:
ZachL wrote:
NathanFromEngland wrote:
ZachL wrote:
NathanFromEngland wrote:New CSX installation...In front of crossbucks
https://www.google.com/maps/@36.5522846 ... authuser=0
That's not even the newest way CSX installs signals, either
What makes you say that?
1) they use WCH light heads now instead of using Safetran light heads
2) they use NEG e-bells now instead of Safetran Type-3s
3) bells are now mounted at half-mast instead of on top

https://www.google.com/maps/@27.96679,- ... 312!8i6656
I am aware of that. However in some rare cases you may see Safetran Type 3's mounted half mast. I do have a post i believe somewhere in the thread that has a link to them.
If you're aware of that, then why did you ask "how so" when I pointed out that your example is not the newest way CSX does installs? :Confused:
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Re: Google Maps Scavenger Hunt

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ZachL wrote:
NathanFromEngland wrote:
ZachL wrote:
NathanFromEngland wrote:
ZachL wrote:
NathanFromEngland wrote:New CSX installation...In front of crossbucks
https://www.google.com/maps/@36.5522846 ... authuser=0
That's not even the newest way CSX installs signals, either
What makes you say that?
1) they use WCH light heads now instead of using Safetran light heads
2) they use NEG e-bells now instead of Safetran Type-3s
3) bells are now mounted at half-mast instead of on top

https://www.google.com/maps/@27.96679,- ... 312!8i6656
I am aware of that. However in some rare cases you may see Safetran Type 3's mounted half mast. I do have a post i believe somewhere in the thread that has a link to them.
If you're aware of that, then why did you ask "how so" when I pointed out that your example is not the newest way CSX does installs? :Confused:
It was also already a couple of years old by the time street view went through there.
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i have found an 80 degree crossbuck?

https://www.google.com/maps/@41.2268111 ... 312!8i6656
very lucky to live two-three blocks away from three teardrop bells. one of which i see at least once a week!
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very lucky to live two-three blocks away from three teardrop bells. one of which i see at least once a week!
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very lucky to live two-three blocks away from three teardrop bells. one of which i see at least once a week!
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EBA E-bells on a crossing with incandescent lights in Saltsjöbaden, Stockholm County
https://www.google.com/maps/@59.2885165 ... 6656?hl=en
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They/Them for me, please.

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