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M 52 series doing Rail duty

Ferroequinologist

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Ok guys, here it is, my hyrailer. you could do the same thing to a deuce, just use heavier wheels and arms. The tires actually ride on the railhead, providing the traction and braking. The rail wheels take up some of the weight off the suspension so that the flanged wheels guide the tires and keep the whole thing on the tracks. I've gone 25mph in it, but when I first got it on the truck I creped along. Nice to just put it in drive and sit back with both hands behind your head and 'drive'. I'm working on a wiring system with a cut out switch in the cab so I can set the gates and lights off at crossings- really make some people mad! :twisted:

Took these photos an hour ago.

Let a disaster strike, I'm still getting out of town one way or another! 8)

And yes, I have to finish painting the bed! I would have painted the whole thing OD but the need to be seen isn't what OD is for. :wink:
 

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