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Re: Google Maps Scavenger Hunt
Posted: Mon Oct 21, 2019 5:46 pm
by brett nc railfanner
Re: Google Maps Scavenger Hunt
Posted: Mon Oct 21, 2019 6:52 pm
by ZachL
Wow, a lot has happened with the equipment at that crossing over the years!
Re: Google Maps Scavenger Hunt
Posted: Mon Oct 21, 2019 7:40 pm
by freebrickproductions
ZachL wrote: Mon Oct 21, 2019 6:52 pm
Wow, a lot has happened with the equipment at that crossing over the years!
Yea, there's been quite a few changes. Documented that one for the site over the summer. Interestingly enough, the signal with the bell has re-used 90s Safetran equipment on it!
VIDEO
I also would've loved to recorded this nice old pure earlier SBD install in Cairo, but never got the chance to, sadly:
https://www.google.com/maps/@30.8738745 ... 312!8i6656
I was able to record the
surviving ACL signal in downtown Cairo though, so overall, I'm glad.
Re: Google Maps Scavenger Hunt
Posted: Mon Oct 21, 2019 10:10 pm
by Ethan the Railfanner
Not sure what kind of install this is, but I think it's either an early CN install, or an IC install:
https://www.google.com/maps/@35.1777971 ... 384!8i8192
Same for this one, save for the GS E-Bell:
https://www.google.com/maps/@35.1808722 ... 384!8i8192
I wonder if these cantilevers are from IC?
https://www.google.com/maps/@35.1821313 ... 384!8i8192
Rather odd to see 12x24 lights on mast and 8 inch lights on the overhead:
https://www.google.com/maps/@35.097381, ... 384!8i8192
This crossing here has its' Safetran Type 3 E-Bell replaced with a WCH mechanical bell!!!
https://www.google.com/maps/@35.0925174 ... 312!8i6656
https://www.google.com/maps/@35.0924963 ... 384!8i8192
Re: Google Maps Scavenger Hunt
Posted: Mon Oct 21, 2019 11:38 pm
by freebrickproductions
Definitely IC for the first two. Not entirely sure about the 3rd, but I'd say most likely.
Hinged gate there too!
https://www.google.com/maps/@35.0924963 ... 384!8i8192
Re: Google Maps Scavenger Hunt
Posted: Tue Oct 22, 2019 12:22 am
by NathanFromEngland
freebrickproductions wrote: Mon Oct 21, 2019 7:40 pm ZachL wrote: Mon Oct 21, 2019 6:52 pm
Wow, a lot has happened with the equipment at that crossing over the years!
Yea, there's been quite a few changes. Documented that one for the site over the summer. Interestingly enough, the signal with the bell has re-used 90s Safetran equipment on it!
VIDEO
I also would've loved to recorded this nice old pure earlier SBD install in Cairo, but never got the chance to, sadly:
https://www.google.com/maps/@30.8738745 ... 312!8i6656
I was able to record the
surviving ACL signal in downtown Cairo though, so overall, I'm glad.
Oddly enough, the crossing is also featured in a video involving a collision with a train, but i assume it's well known now.
VIDEO
Re: Google Maps Scavenger Hunt
Posted: Tue Oct 22, 2019 8:28 am
by freebrickproductions
NathanFromEngland wrote: Tue Oct 22, 2019 12:22 am freebrickproductions wrote: Mon Oct 21, 2019 7:40 pm ZachL wrote: Mon Oct 21, 2019 6:52 pm
Wow, a lot has happened with the equipment at that crossing over the years!
Yea, there's been quite a few changes. Documented that one for the site over the summer. Interestingly enough, the signal with the bell has re-used 90s Safetran equipment on it!
VIDEO
I also would've loved to recorded this nice old pure earlier SBD install in Cairo, but never got the chance to, sadly:
https://www.google.com/maps/@30.8738745 ... 312!8i6656
I was able to record the
surviving ACL signal in downtown Cairo though, so overall, I'm glad.
Oddly enough, the crossing is also featured in a video involving a collision with a train, but i assume it's well known now.
VIDEO
Can't say I knew that, TBH. Also, it features the signals before they got any major upgrades to them, it appears.
Re: Google Maps Scavenger Hunt
Posted: Tue Oct 22, 2019 5:30 pm
by TheAlatreus
This cantilever in San Bernardino, CA has its crossbuck and tracks sign moved up, that's kinda interesting, probably visibility?:
https://www.google.com/maps/@34.0999827 ... 384!8i8192
Back in March of 2018, the crossbuck and the tracks sign was like this, above the 12x24 lights:
https://www.google.com/maps/@34.0999644 ... 384!8i8192
The crossing is on the site as well:
http://www.rxrsignals.com/California/R- ... nardino/G/
Re: Google Maps Scavenger Hunt
Posted: Tue Oct 22, 2019 6:05 pm
by ZachL
Re: Google Maps Scavenger Hunt
Posted: Tue Oct 22, 2019 10:18 pm
by freebrickproductions
ZachL wrote: Tue Oct 22, 2019 6:05 pm
Nice update and find!
Nice to see a Metrolink crossing that still retains its mechanical bells.
And I'm guessing it's due to visibility, yea.
