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Re: Google Maps Scavenger Hunt
Posted: Sun Mar 09, 2014 5:15 pm
by ToledoRailfan
cabman701 wrote:Found this 8 inch crossing out in the California desert:
http://goo.gl/maps/dhuRv
Both signals have a square "Railroad Crossing" sign below the real crossbuck. Also, check out the bell on the nearest signal. Lastly... the other signal has an advance warning sign mounted below the lights.
I did some searching down the line and I found a Solar Powered crossing!
https://www.google.com/maps/@32.725934, ... BOFk3w!2e0
Re: Google Maps Scavenger Hunt
Posted: Sun Mar 09, 2014 6:02 pm
by freebrickproductions
ToledoRailfan wrote:cabman701 wrote:Found this 8 inch crossing out in the California desert:
http://goo.gl/maps/dhuRv
Both signals have a square "Railroad Crossing" sign below the real crossbuck. Also, check out the bell on the nearest signal. Lastly... the other signal has an advance warning sign mounted below the lights.
I did some searching down the line and I found a Solar Powered crossing!
https://www.google.com/maps/@32.725934, ... BOFk3w!2e0
That's actually a different line; the 8 inch crossing is on a narrow-gauge line and the one you posted is standard-gauge. Pretty neat, none the less.
Re: Google Maps Scavenger Hunt
Posted: Sun Mar 09, 2014 9:29 pm
by ToledoRailfan
freebrickproductions wrote:ToledoRailfan wrote:cabman701 wrote:Found this 8 inch crossing out in the California desert:
http://goo.gl/maps/dhuRv
Both signals have a square "Railroad Crossing" sign below the real crossbuck. Also, check out the bell on the nearest signal. Lastly... the other signal has an advance warning sign mounted below the lights.
I did some searching down the line and I found a Solar Powered crossing!
https://www.google.com/maps/@32.725934, ... BOFk3w!2e0
That's actually a different line; the 8 inch crossing is on a narrow-gauge line and the one you posted is standard-gauge. Pretty neat, none the less.
At first I thought that crossing was on a narrow gauge line, but then I thought my eyes were tricking me but I guess not.
Re: Google Maps Scavenger Hunt
Posted: Tue Mar 11, 2014 2:15 pm
by cabman701
Not really RR related... but thought this was funny. Sure can see a lot in these images...
http://goo.gl/maps/GLR5W
Re: Google Maps Scavenger Hunt
Posted: Tue Mar 11, 2014 4:17 pm
by ToledoRailfan
cabman701 wrote:Not really RR related... but thought this was funny. Sure can see a lot in these images...
http://goo.gl/maps/GLR5W
That is the first time I have seen images from Google streetview taken at night.
Re: Google Maps Scavenger Hunt
Posted: Tue Mar 11, 2014 8:54 pm
by ZachL
cabman701 wrote:Not really RR related... but thought this was funny. Sure can see a lot in these images...
http://goo.gl/maps/GLR5W
I'm pretty sure I got you beat on that one
http://goo.gl/maps/N5g7G
And it's in my area nonetheless
Re: Google Maps Scavenger Hunt
Posted: Wed Mar 12, 2014 5:58 pm
by cabman701
http://goo.gl/maps/hV5AE
One can only assume that is two images pieced together. At least I hope...
Re: Google Maps Scavenger Hunt
Posted: Wed Mar 12, 2014 6:50 pm
by ZachL
It is. Just look at this:
http://goo.gl/maps/wG75y
Re: Google Maps Scavenger Hunt
Posted: Wed Mar 12, 2014 6:53 pm
by cabman701
LOL... I didn't even realize there was no engine. Or, 1/2 a car on the other end.
Just saw the cars in the crossing and zoomed in for a look.
Re: Google Maps Scavenger Hunt
Posted: Sat Mar 15, 2014 9:28 am
by ZachL
