Hi All, Now that I have your attention , This is what I found on my last Road Trip to Helper, UT and beyond. It has been there a long time, but behind a high fence. Well, no fence now. I have more pics on my web site under Road Trips.
Jim, That speeder reminded me of the DRGW boxcar parked across West Yard from the depot. It's one of the silver & gold cars, but both colors have faded badly- it also looks like it's used for house car storage, aling with other 50-footers from MP and UP (one UP boxcar in yellow & silver, and the "Automat-ed RAILway" slogan & system map. Flashes from the past.......
Thats some pretty good power I love it ! Where's the ditch lights ? [ 22 April 2001: Message edited by: DaveCN5623 ]
<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by E-8: Reminds me of a car I drove once Charlie<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>Hilarious Charlie
I have actually used one of these track vehicles, they are known as a Fairmont, my father in law was a track supervisor and used to "run the length) every 3 days for a track inspection , I would sometimes go with him for the trip. I also officially used a villiers trike to do a signal inspection once it was great fun except when kids would place ballast on the track to try and derail you
Every year a herd of these in all shapes and fashions are found on the BC Rail line, heading North. I always look forward to seeing these guys. I'm sure they're having a hoot.
What is a Villiers Trike? Do you peddle it like a bicycle? Is a whole herd of them allowed to run on the tracks today?
Hey Slimjim. Back in the late 50's and early 60's when I worked as a telegrapher for the SP I lived right next to a section gang houseing.. We used to call those little things "put put's". I put that phrase on Train Board a couple of months ago and nobody seemed to know what I was talking about. At least I never received any remarks.
Hey Dick, you are dating yourself . The only thing most people have seen is a Hi-Railer. Ah, the good old days when we had steam, roundhouses, coal smoke--------. <BLOCKQUOTE>quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Telegrapher: Hey Slimjim. Back in the late 50's and early 60's when I worked as a telegrapher for the SP I lived right next to a section gang houseing.. We used to call those little things "put put's".<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>
<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by watash: What is a Villiers Trike? Do you peddle it like a bicycle? Is a whole herd of them allowed to run on the tracks today?<HR></BLOCKQUOTE> Watash, It's an open 3-wheeled version of a quad, Both were powered by a Villiers 2-stroke engines through a chain drive and had the main wheels on one rail and an outrigger to the other to stabilise it. Usually gear was carried on a base or box placed over the outrigger support. For more detail, have a look at the following - http://www.gmr.org.au/trolleys.html - for drawingings and descriptions; and - http://www.narcoa.org/world/au/overmyer/nsw.htm - for photos of some neat restored equipment. Below is a drawing of a 'trike' Later variants actually had 4 wheels but had been called trikes for so long they remained being called that. On the other hand, quadracycles, or quads, were generally Fairmont 4-stroke products, and also referred to as Fairmonts A photo of a 'trike' (note 4 wheels!) and a 'Fairmont'. I'm certain Paul can fill you in with better detail on the running and comfort characteristic of such beasts! Unfortunately, they are an endangered species and only found in special zoos. As for them travelling in herds, I believe the correct term for a group of trikes is a clutch. When gathered in a circular fashion, it's a centifugal clutch. Gary. [ 24 April 2001: Message edited by: Gats ]
I once road a hand powered 'trike' called a velocipede. Interesting creature and very good excercise. Unfortunately the contraption was stolen from the railroad at which I worked at. Operation of all track cars requires permission of the track owner. Several motor car groups exist that are organized and insured to make the 'runs'. They are great social events and truely a 'different' experience.
<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Telegrapher: Gats: Top picture looks like a Harley with the side car missing <HR></BLOCKQUOTE> Yeah, Dick, come to think about it. Just as agricultural looking and reliable too! (this'll get back! ) Gary.
WATCH YOUR TONGE! You should always assume a reverent posture and seek soft loving terms when referring to a Harley! NATS ON YOU GATS & DICK! Wadayamean Agricultue machinery? I would love to mount my old Knuckle Head engine on one of those! Earlier I told of the bicycle I made an outrigger for to ride on some rails back home at Wichita, but it was a Hawthorn and much much lighter than the photos, and faster too I'll bet.
<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by watash: WATCH YOUR TONGE! You should always assume a reverent posture... <HR></BLOCKQUOTE> LOL... now that has several images spring to mind - all irreverent, none complimentary! <BLOCKQUOTE>quote:</font><HR> I would love to mount my old Knuckle Head engine on one of those!<HR></BLOCKQUOTE> If there was ever truth in advertising motorcycles, that's it... hehe Gary. Don't start on Laverdas...
Harleys,are those the bikes that Honda and Yamaha owners rode while saving up for a real motorcycle??? [ 28 April 2001: Message edited by: Catt ]
