Mike's Railroad Crossing Forum

ZachL wrote: Sat Jul 20, 2019 11:29 am

NathanFromEngland wrote: Sat Jul 20, 2019 8:29 am American version of an ABCL crossing
https://www.google.com/maps/@43.3946842 ... 312!8i6656

ABCL?

Cough, Automatic Barrier Crossings Locally Monitored (ABCL)

It's a British crossing thing. I said it because of the lights for the tracks.

NathanFromEngland wrote: Sat Jul 20, 2019 12:37 pm

ZachL wrote: Sat Jul 20, 2019 11:29 am

NathanFromEngland wrote: Sat Jul 20, 2019 8:29 am American version of an ABCL crossing
https://www.google.com/maps/@43.3946842 ... 312!8i6656

ABCL?

Cough, Automatic Barrier Crossings Locally Monitored (ABCL)

It's a British crossing thing. I said it because of the lights for the tracks.

Well, that would have been nice to know.

Strange signal top.
https://www.google.com/maps/@40.502042, ... 312!8i6656

The two track signs are very weird.
https://www.google.com/maps/@40.5023438 ... 312!8i6656
https://www.google.com/maps/@40.502042, ... 312!8i6656

Active crossing.
https://www.google.com/maps/@40.5065444 ... 312!8i6656

This bell-less crossing strangely received a GS Bell.
https://www.google.com/maps/@40.5108998 ... 312!8i6656
https://www.google.com/maps/@40.5109035 ... 312!8i6656

NathanFromEngland wrote: Sat Jul 20, 2019 3:02 pm Strange signal top.
https://www.google.com/maps/@40.502042, ... 312!8i6656

It's called a pinnacle...

ZachL wrote: Sat Jul 20, 2019 5:31 pm

NathanFromEngland wrote: Sat Jul 20, 2019 3:02 pm Strange signal top.
https://www.google.com/maps/@40.502042, ... 312!8i6656

It's called a pinnacle...

I did not know what a pinnacle was nor what it was called.

NathanFromEngland wrote: Sat Jul 20, 2019 6:43 pm

ZachL wrote: Sat Jul 20, 2019 5:31 pm

NathanFromEngland wrote: Sat Jul 20, 2019 3:02 pm Strange signal top.
https://www.google.com/maps/@40.502042, ... 312!8i6656

It's called a pinnacle...

I did not know what a pinnacle was nor what it was called.

Those where standard practice with American Signals up to the 1970's. It served as a more decorative finish for Crossing Signals.

Active "Dangerous" crossing in Memphis, TN:
https://www.google.com/maps/@35.1769696 ... 384!8i8192

I don't think I've seen that much vandalism on a relay case though:
https://www.google.com/maps/@35.1767926 ... 384!8i8192

Another active "dangerous" crossing up north:
https://www.google.com/maps/@35.1797935 ... 312!8i6656

The reason why both crossings are dangerous is because both are in very rough areas. If I ever went out there in person, I probably shouldn't risk getting photos of the crossings there...

NathanFromEngland wrote: Sat Jul 20, 2019 6:43 pm

ZachL wrote: Sat Jul 20, 2019 5:31 pm

NathanFromEngland wrote: Sat Jul 20, 2019 3:02 pm Strange signal top.
https://www.google.com/maps/@40.502042, ... 312!8i6656

It's called a pinnacle...

I did not know what a pinnacle was nor what it was called.

I guess it's not as possible to do today because of how large the forum has gotten but back in my day I spent hours reading this site to learn about signals and what the parts were.

Not to mention, we had Elton. He'd quickly correct you on terminology. "Mast flashers" anyone? Bueller? Bueller?

SirKrunch wrote: Sun Jul 21, 2019 3:01 pm Not to mention, we had Elton. He'd quickly correct you on terminology. "Mast flashers" anyone? Bueller? Bueller?

Elton was somewhat a little before my time (some after), but he (and Kight) were surely fun to have around.

Anyways, here's an active one in Hapesville, GA:
https://www.google.com/maps/@33.6577652 ... 312!8i6656