Mike's Railroad Crossing Forum

TrickyMario7654 wrote:Google Street View actually took a ride on a boat!
https://www.google.com.au/maps/@-36.006 ... 312!8i6656

Google Boat View

Defect detector in Berryville, Virginia.
https://www.google.com/maps/@39.1875992 ... 6656?hl=en

ToledoRailfan wrote:Defect detector in Berryville, Virginia.
https://www.google.com/maps/@39.1875992 ... 6656?hl=en

That's actually a Track Lubricator.

Erik-Gorb-Hamilton wrote:

ToledoRailfan wrote:Defect detector in Berryville, Virginia.
https://www.google.com/maps/@39.1875992 ... 6656?hl=en

That's actually a Track Lubricator.

Also, defect detectors would have relays nearby with an antenna extending upward, as they transmit their data via radio communication.

Erik-Gorb-Hamilton wrote:

ToledoRailfan wrote:Defect detector in Berryville, Virginia.
https://www.google.com/maps/@39.1875992 ... 6656?hl=en

That's actually a Track Lubricator.

How does it work?

ToledoRailfan wrote:

Erik-Gorb-Hamilton wrote:

ToledoRailfan wrote:Defect detector in Berryville, Virginia.
https://www.google.com/maps/@39.1875992 ... 6656?hl=en

That's actually a Track Lubricator.

How does it work?

I believe it greases the side of the rail head to reduce friction and wear and tear on the side of the rail head. My father hates the things as the BN puts to much in theirs.

Erik-Gorb-Hamilton wrote:

ToledoRailfan wrote:

Erik-Gorb-Hamilton wrote:

ToledoRailfan wrote:Defect detector in Berryville, Virginia.
https://www.google.com/maps/@39.1875992 ... 6656?hl=en

That's actually a Track Lubricator.

How does it work?

I believe it greases the side of the rail head to reduce friction and wear and tear on the side of the rail head. My father hates the things as the BN puts to much in theirs.

Ah. Sounds pretty interesting! Never heard of them before.

Only in Edinburgh, people.
https://www.google.com.au/maps/@55.9734 ... 6656?dcr=0
https://www.google.com.au/maps/@55.9735 ... 6656?dcr=0

TrickyMario7654 wrote:Only in Edinburgh, people.
https://www.google.com.au/maps/@55.9734 ... 6656?dcr=0
https://www.google.com.au/maps/@55.9735 ... 6656?dcr=0

Why does it look like he is murdering the poor SOB?I wonder if there is a news article somewhere explaining the story!

TrickyMario7654 wrote:Only in Edinburgh, people.
https://www.google.com.au/maps/@55.9734 ... 6656?dcr=0
https://www.google.com.au/maps/@55.9735 ... 6656?dcr=0

I posted that here a while ago! Pretty hilarious!