Post by: TwinStar on June 18, 2017, 01:04:16 PM
As of Aug. 15, 2022, The map has been moved to this address:
https://www.google.com/maps/d/edit?mid=1CB_wlpbDhLl6HeI5Qxyx9Rt7A2ZTiFU&usp=sharing
All:
I've started a map that will 'pin' the location of RailPro individual users and groups. Reply here with your location (general city, not necessarily a specific address) and I'll get you added to the list. Feel free to provide contact information if you wish.
After clicking on the link to the map look below the infield search bar for a 'balloon' icon similar to the majority of those on the map. If you hover above this icon it will say 'Add Marker'
Click this 'Add Marker' icon
You pointer will turn to cross hairs
Move the cross hairs to your location and click
A new marker will be placed and a dialogue box will appear with 'Point XX' in the top field.
Replace this 'Point XX' with your screen name
Add any additional information in the lower field such as group, your railroad, contact info, etc.
Click SAVE
Post by: KPack on June 18, 2017, 03:22:07 PM
Post by: carrson on June 18, 2017, 06:56:28 PM
Post by: nodcc4me on June 18, 2017, 08:01:30 PM
Post by: William Brillinger on June 19, 2017, 10:29:57 AM
Post by: Alan on June 19, 2017, 03:47:40 PM
Post by: William Brillinger on June 19, 2017, 04:15:23 PM
Post by: William Brillinger on June 19, 2017, 04:20:32 PM
Post by: darryl.trains on June 19, 2017, 11:54:14 PM
The old fardt in the desert...HOT
Post by: MtRR75 on June 20, 2017, 06:55:14 PM
Post by: TwinStar on June 20, 2017, 07:02:53 PM
How come LK&O Railroad has a Locomotive icon instead of a balloon? Can we the whole map be set up to use the locomotive icon instead of the balloons?
Click your pin and the dialogue box will appear
Just right of center on the bottom of the dialogue box is a symbol that looks like a paint can being spilt
Click that paint can icon
It will allow you to change the icon and the color of your icon
Post by: Alan on June 20, 2017, 10:04:27 PM
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How come LK&O Railroad has a Locomotive icon instead of a balloon?
Because the LK&O is cool 8)
Post by: JJ Crooke on June 22, 2017, 09:41:37 PM
Post by: Michael on June 28, 2017, 10:30:42 AM
Sometimes I am a computer illiterate........I don't see the search bar below the infield.
Post by: G8B4Life on June 28, 2017, 11:17:10 AM
You'll need a Google account to add yourself to the map (this is why I'm not on the map, no account and not likely to get one either!). If you have a Google account sign in on the right hand side of the map and you should be able to add yourself. If you don't have a Google account you'll either need to sign up for one or ask someone here to add you.
- Tim
Post by: TwinStar on June 28, 2017, 11:19:57 AM
Post by: Marco on June 28, 2017, 01:45:44 PM
Post by: Michael on June 28, 2017, 10:01:07 PM
I don't have a Google account. Could someone add me? I live in Cincinnati, Ohio.
Thank you.
Mike
Post by: TwinStar on June 28, 2017, 11:09:00 PM
Post by: Michael on June 29, 2017, 10:03:30 PM
Post by: Homeless by Choice on June 30, 2017, 09:25:25 PM
I was just looking at Michael's position on the map. I somehow MOVED Michael's icon. It was purely accidental.
Please fix it for Michael. I will no longer zoom in on the map and look around.
Sorry for messing it up,
LeRoy
Post by: Alan on June 30, 2017, 09:46:28 PM
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Please fix it for Michael. I will no longer zoom in on the map and look around.
I fixed'em. No harm done. At least you left him still in Ohio! Gotta be careful where that grabby hand is when you click-n-drag, eh LeRoy? :-[
Post by: Homeless by Choice on July 01, 2017, 07:27:45 PM
I fixed'em. No harm done. At least you left him still in Ohio! Gotta be careful where that grabby hand is when you click-n-drag, eh LeRoy? :-[
Alan,
I promise to keep my "Grabby Hand" under control. I just figured out how it happened. I had "zoomed in" on the map. Then I wanted to center it on my computer screen. Apparently I grabbed Michael's icon instead of a bare spot on the map, moved my mouse, realized that I wasn't doing it correctly, so I let go, moving him to eastern Ohio.
Thank you for undoing my mistake.
LeRoy
Post by: PatP on July 10, 2017, 09:19:44 AM
If you don't have a Google account you'll either need to sign up for one or ask someone here to add you.
I don't have a Google account either. Would one of you add me as well? Put "Keysville, FL" in the search and it'll put a dot about a mile West of my house. Thanks.
Pat
Post by: cdp48 on December 27, 2017, 04:16:53 PM
Post by: DavidD_OKC on January 02, 2018, 12:28:56 PM
Post by: TrainManic on February 28, 2018, 12:43:04 PM
9 miles from Keddie Wye
Post by: TwinStar on February 28, 2018, 02:04:44 PM
Taylorsville CA 95983
9 miles from Keddie Wye
Added.
Anyone else?
Post by: Nick on March 01, 2018, 07:34:43 PM
Post by: jjwdadof4 on June 06, 2018, 08:43:54 PM
Post by: TwinStar on October 17, 2018, 08:53:29 PM
Post by: atsfguy on October 18, 2018, 08:07:17 AM
I do not have a google account and dislike their “service” enough to never subscribe with them. Would you please pin my location on the map? I live in Mansfield, Ohio, about half way between Columbus and Cleveland along I-71.
Thank you.
Cecil
Post by: TwinStar on October 18, 2018, 07:53:56 PM
Jacob,
I do not have a google account and dislike their “service” enough to never subscribe with them. Would you please pin my location on the map? I live in Mansfield, Ohio, about half way between Columbus and Cleveland along I-71.
Thank you.
Cecil
It's done!
Post by: mecmt on November 11, 2018, 08:22:45 PM
I don't see the search bar below the infield.
You can add me to the map if you like.
Northern New England Railway, New Gloucester Maine, O scale
Post by: TwinStar on November 11, 2018, 09:23:00 PM
twinStar
I don't see the search bar below the infield.
You can add me to the map if you like.
Northern New England Railway, New Gloucester Maine, O scale
You're added!
Post by: emd_16645 on November 13, 2018, 08:49:05 AM
twinStar
I don't see the search bar below the infield.
You can add me to the map if you like.
Northern New England Railway, New Gloucester Maine, O scale
Its nice to see another RP user from Maine!
Post by: TwinStar on April 06, 2019, 09:28:37 AM
Post by: DavidMcC on May 26, 2019, 02:46:19 PM
David McConnell, Manhasset, NY 11030 (Preferred color Maroon)
The local Hobby Shop is a RailPro dealer
Willis Hobbies, Mineola, NY 11501
Thanks!
Post by: TwinStar on May 28, 2019, 02:58:31 PM
OK I do have a Google Account and I'm logged in, but I can't seem to see the method for creating a point, so here's my info
David McConnell, Manhasset, NY 11030 (Preferred color Maroon)
The local Hobby Shop is a RailPro dealer
Willis Hobbies, Mineola, NY 11501
Thanks!
David, I got you added.
Post by: ssimtx on July 10, 2019, 03:25:57 PM
Post by: TwinStar on July 11, 2019, 04:28:25 PM
Clyde, Tx (east of Abilene on I20)
You're added and welcome! There's a few of us just east of you.
Post by: Brian W. on April 13, 2020, 08:23:41 AM
Thank you!
Brian
Post by: TwinStar on April 13, 2020, 11:11:08 AM
Hi Jacob, I just joined the group but don't have a Google acct. either. Could you add me to Minneapolis,MN? G scale.
Thank you!
Brian
Welcome Brain. You're added!
Post by: Smoke on May 15, 2020, 08:53:13 AM
I'm in Auburn, AL. You can put me down as Smoke or Andrew DeKruif
Post by: Tom on May 17, 2020, 09:49:42 AM
I have used 3 different browsers and have never been able to find "a 'balloon' icon similar to the majority of those on the map." Also, not sure what an "infield search bar" is.
Any ideas?
Thanks.
Post by: TwinStar on May 19, 2020, 08:59:13 AM
"After clicking on the link to the map look below the infield search bar for a 'balloon' icon similar to the majority of those on the map. If you hover above this icon it will say 'Add Marker'"
I have used 3 different browsers and have never been able to find "a 'balloon' icon similar to the majority of those on the map." Also, not sure what an "infield search bar" is.
Any ideas?
Thanks.
Tom, here are a few screen shots if that helps.
Post by: Smoke on May 19, 2020, 09:19:28 AM
For reference, here is what I see on the map when I am logged into my account.
Post by: TwinStar on May 19, 2020, 09:45:14 PM
Jacob,
For reference, here is what I see on the map when I am logged into my account.
That's very interesting! Send me your info and I'll get you posted.
Post by: Tom on May 23, 2020, 12:23:35 PM
Thank you.
Post by: TwinStar on May 23, 2020, 04:08:01 PM
Post by: Tom on May 24, 2020, 06:14:25 PM
Post by: TwinStar on May 24, 2020, 09:25:17 PM
Yes.
You're added!
Post by: ronp on May 30, 2020, 02:57:29 PM
Post by: GMM6809 on June 10, 2020, 09:54:01 AM
All:
I've started a map that will 'pin' the location of RailPro individual users and groups. Reply here with your location (general city, not necessarily a specific address) and I'll get you added to the list. Feel free to provide contact information if you wish.
https://drive.google.com/open?id=1YT5ly1cHgxnzDfFRXGn3sizmlP4&usp=sharing
After clicking on the link to the map look below the infield search bar for a 'balloon' icon similar to the majority of those on the map. If you hover above this icon it will say 'Add Marker'
Click this 'Add Marker' icon
You pointer will turn to cross hairs
Move the cross hairs to your location and click
A new marker will be placed and a dialogue box will appear with 'Point XX' in the top field.
Replace this 'Point XX' with your screen name
Add any additional information in the lower field such as group, your railroad, contact info, etc.
Click SAVE
It doesn’t seem to be working for me. I’d like a point put at San Diego Ca. 92101. however I’llbe moving to Jacksonville North Carolina in the fall. So either location will be fine by me.
It opened in the google maps application and nothing showed up, so i forced it to open in a browser window, and it showed everyone’s points, but it would not allow me to add anything. Strange.
Thanks!
-Glenn M.
Post by: TwinStar on June 26, 2020, 10:30:53 AM
Ron in Redding, Ca.
You're added Ron!
Post by: TwinStar on June 26, 2020, 10:33:06 AM
All:
I've started a map that will 'pin' the location of RailPro individual users and groups. Reply here with your location (general city, not necessarily a specific address) and I'll get you added to the list. Feel free to provide contact information if you wish.
https://drive.google.com/open?id=1YT5ly1cHgxnzDfFRXGn3sizmlP4&usp=sharing
After clicking on the link to the map look below the infield search bar for a 'balloon' icon similar to the majority of those on the map. If you hover above this icon it will say 'Add Marker'
Click this 'Add Marker' icon
You pointer will turn to cross hairs
Move the cross hairs to your location and click
A new marker will be placed and a dialogue box will appear with 'Point XX' in the top field.
Replace this 'Point XX' with your screen name
Add any additional information in the lower field such as group, your railroad, contact info, etc.
Click SAVE
It doesn’t seem to be working for me. I’d like a point put at San Diego Ca. 92101. however I’llbe moving to Jacksonville North Carolina in the fall. So either location will be fine by me.
It opened in the google maps application and nothing showed up, so i forced it to open in a browser window, and it showed everyone’s points, but it would not allow me to add anything. Strange.
Thanks!
-Glenn M.
You're added Glenn!
I don't think these issues used to exist. I think something may have changed in google and the link works but not entirely.
Post by: sandy.hadsell on July 18, 2020, 01:06:23 PM
Post by: Alan on July 18, 2020, 03:58:34 PM
Don't see a Balloon either. Can someone Pin me in Wooster Ohio between Canton and Mansfield. Modeling the Green Bay and Western in HO
If of use to you, I took many photos of the Orrville Union Depot: http://www.lkorailroad.com/union-depot-in-orrville-oh/ (http://www.lkorailroad.com/union-depot-in-orrville-oh/)
Post by: sandy.hadsell on July 19, 2020, 05:45:01 AM
Great Website for your railroad. I've been to the Orrville Depot several times. Near Thanksgiving Weekend they always have an open house, along with open houses for several other area model railroads. Check out the "Route 30 express". Most likely will be cancelled this year :( I grew up about two miles from the Pennsylvania yard and Roundhouse in Crestline, Ohio. Saw it decline and then be torn down. The yard became a roadrailer facility for a while, now is a large grain loading facility. Usually see about 20 -40 covered hoppers on the tracks. As a side note, we also lived in Marlette Michigan for a couple years in the 80s when I was a driver for Schwan Foods. Was back up there last July on vacation. Small World!
Post by: TwinStar on September 02, 2020, 10:10:38 AM
Don't see a Balloon either. Can someone Pin me in Wooster Ohio between Canton and Mansfield. Modeling the Green Bay and Western in HO
You're added!
Post by: KiloWhiskey on September 02, 2020, 08:32:41 PM
Post by: mcbunton on October 13, 2020, 08:47:02 AM
Post by: Coupe633 on December 02, 2020, 05:06:04 PM
Post by: TwinStar on December 03, 2020, 06:06:56 AM
I can't see a balloon either, if you wish to add me, Lamar, MO SW corner of the state on I-49 30 miles north of Joplin, birthplace of Harry Truman. And if any of you are golfers my house is just off the local 9 hole course which I own a minority share in, stop by and you can give me pointers on getting my G scale up to speed and play around free with me!
You're added! The offer on a round sounds great. I don't get to play as much as I used to.
Post by: TwinStar on December 03, 2020, 06:08:28 AM
Concord, NC
I was just in Charlotte. We ate at a Midwood Smokehouse. Great stuff! I love that area.
Post by: TwinStar on December 03, 2020, 06:10:28 AM
Post by: Mr. E on December 03, 2020, 07:06:52 AM
Post by: trainman605 on December 03, 2020, 07:37:17 AM
trainman
Post by: TwinStar on January 08, 2021, 06:29:51 AM
York, PA
You've been added!
Post by: TwinStar on January 08, 2021, 06:30:42 AM
I didn't look on the Map, but I'm in Ft. Worth, Texas, modeling the Ft. Worth city area and the Stock Yards district. Running RailPro, battery power, and G Scale.
trainman
I put your balloon downtown but I can move it. I'm in the Alliance area and Krleddy is over in Colleyville.
Post by: mcbunton on January 11, 2021, 07:16:08 AM
I can't see a balloon either, if you wish to add me, Lamar, MO SW corner of the state on I-49 30 miles north of Joplin, birthplace of Harry Truman. And if any of you are golfers my house is just off the local 9 hole course which I own a minority share in, stop by and you can give me pointers on getting my G scale up to speed and play around free with me!
You're added! The offer on a round sounds great. I don't get to play as much as I used to.
Just off I-49 if you are headed north to KC. Great pizza place at the course also.
Post by: Gibs on March 13, 2021, 03:38:54 AM
Please add:
Meadow Springs
Mandurah
Western Australia.
Thanks.
Post by: TwinStar on April 08, 2021, 08:31:24 AM
I'm in the same boat as Jacob.
Please add:
Meadow Springs
Mandurah
Western Australia.
Thanks.
You're added!
Post by: BN3022 on June 11, 2021, 03:30:57 PM
Post by: atsfguy on August 06, 2022, 11:30:04 AM
By 1September 22 I will have returned to my hometown of Fort Smith, AR, to live out my life. Please change my location from Mansfield, Ohio to Fort Smith, AR, where I plan to build a small railroad.
Thanks, Cecil
Post by: G8B4Life on August 06, 2022, 09:37:07 PM
- Tim
Post by: gregeusa on August 14, 2022, 05:07:10 PM
Don't see it, so I guess updates are not possible?
Post by: William Brillinger on August 15, 2022, 05:10:07 AM
https://www.google.com/maps/d/edit?mid=1CB_wlpbDhLl6HeI5Qxyx9Rt7A2ZTiFU&usp=sharing
If you need your pin added or edited and you have any problems, just post here and I will take care of it for you.
I expect the old pins will no longer be editable by their original owners.
Post by: atsfguy on August 25, 2022, 08:09:59 PM
Sorry to learn about Jacob, I think he is a very good person and a great modeler. I posted a request for someone to decal my GP-9 shell for me, expecting to pay for their trouble but Jacob replied that he would do for free. I tried to get him to accept payment and he told me he did it for fun and relaxation. I mailed the shell to him and he texted me that he didn’t like the paint job on it so he stripped it, repainted it and decaled it for me.
When we get settled, I expect to build a small layout probably a shelf type perhaps 20” wide by 15 feet long. At 81-1/2 Yrs of age and a brain injury on top of that, I think it will be enough.
Thanks, Cecil atsfguy
Post by: William Brillinger on August 25, 2022, 08:16:58 PM
Post by: Gibs on August 26, 2022, 11:13:16 PM
Sorry to hear about Jacob, its a shame to be honest.
He added my pin back when I first started down this rabbit hole, its not there now for some reason.
Could you plonk it back again please.
Thanks.
LOC: Meadow Springs Western Australia
PS: you have my address anyway! :D
Post by: TrainingBob on August 27, 2022, 08:06:20 AM
Thank you
Post by: William Brillinger on August 28, 2022, 03:34:03 PM
Bob P in southwest. Cape Coral,FL
Thank you
Added. Cheers!
Post by: Gibs on August 31, 2022, 05:54:21 AM
Post by: William Brillinger on August 31, 2022, 06:07:54 AM
Post by: Gibs on August 31, 2022, 08:35:04 AM
Thanks Matey :D
Post by: Dodgezilla04 on September 06, 2022, 06:06:53 PM
Dodgezilla04, stevensville Montana
Thank you
Post by: William Brillinger on September 06, 2022, 07:20:04 PM
Post by: Dodgezilla04 on September 07, 2022, 07:15:29 PM
Post by: Hammer on April 09, 2023, 08:27:20 PM
south glastonbury, ct, just drop the pin at the fire station in south glastonbury
Post by: William Brillinger on April 09, 2023, 08:38:03 PM
strange, i have a google account and cannot add my pin
south glastonbury, ct, just drop the pin at the fire station in south glastonbury
Done!
Post by: Hammer on April 11, 2023, 08:13:42 PM
Post by: Brentman on December 31, 2023, 08:11:16 PM
I notice on the map that another user, Bill W., is also located in Calvert County, MD, not far from me. Is there any way I can contact him through this user group?
Post by: G8B4Life on January 01, 2024, 02:05:32 AM
There isn't any member here with the username of Bill W. If your lucky, as in lottery jackpot winning lucky Bill W may be a member here under another username and will see your post and speak up, however I suspect that finding out who Bill W on that map is is going to be one of those tantalising just out of reach scenarios.
- Tim
Post by: William Brillinger on January 01, 2024, 08:39:52 AM