Re: Google Maps Scavenger Hunt
Posted: Sat Sep 01, 2018 12:58 am
Actually, those are RACO cantilevers and everything there was original (other than the gate arms). I know that because I've documented that crossing for the site (have yet to post the pictures). In fact, I believe that was an early SCL install because of all of that equipment has appeared on many SCL lines across the US in that exact form.dan the ca railfan wrote:check out this vintage crossing with griswold cantilevers although the bells and gate mechs aren't original the cantilevers in question are!
https://www.google.com/maps/@31.469369, ... 312!8i6656
I've actually gotten pictures of both crossings for the site, and even a video of the former one.dan the ca railfan wrote: rare cats-eye crossbuck in alabama!
https://www.google.com/maps/@31.7203658 ... 312!8i6656
another rare cats-eye crossbuck!
https://www.google.com/maps/@31.8152384 ... 312!8i6656
Those are actually old ACL signals (don't believe any former SOU lines are currently owned by CSX, as the SOU merged with the N&W to form NS), and the small platform around the WRRS bell is actually where an old WRRS locomotive-style crossing bell would've been mounted originally.dan the ca railfan wrote: classic sou signals here!
https://www.google.com/maps/@31.8044592 ... 312!8i6656
The CSX Dothan Subdivision easily has the best equipment of any line here in Alabama, with many classic ACL and SCL signals along it (including at least four Federal Signal mechanical bells, two of which are at one crossing!). In fact, I got photos of every signalized crossing along the line from Troy, AL to Cowarts, AL for the site earlier this year. Sadly, the line barely sees any use these days as it has no regular trains assigned to it anymore, aside from the local freights that run on the line. I wouldn't be surprised if CSX puts it up for sale at some point within the next decade or so.