In Progress -1920's Hi Rail Inspection Vehicle
For some strange reason, I am fascinated by Hi-Rail Inspection Vehicles, and this 1920s version is no exception. By chance, I came across a number of early Ford trucks and cars that were retrofitted with train wheels, used by railroad companies for various jobs. What was really interesting was how cobbled together they actually were. It seemed what ever the local shops could piece together was acceptable. Hey, if it works, it's a good thing.
So, after that long winded introduction, here is my version. The chassis, engine, and part of the fender unit was taken from an AMT model kit for the basis of the vehicle. The rest is handmade from styrene sheets. There will be a box unit attached to the flatbed, along with railroad wheels to the axles.
As I always say; if we had a time machine and visited the past, we would find it far more eclectic and diverse than we can imagine.
Here is the completed vehicle:
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In Progress -1920's Hi Rail Inspection Vehicle
For some strange reason, I am fascinated by Hi-Rail Inspection Vehicles, and this 1920s version is no exception. By chance, I came across a number of early Ford trucks and cars that were retrofitted with train wheels, used by railroad companies for various jobs. What was really interesting was how cobbled together they actually were. It seemed what ever the local shops could piece together was acceptable. Hey, if it works, it's a good thing.
So, after that long winded introduction, here is my version. The chassis, engine, and part of the fender unit was taken from an AMT model kit for the basis of the vehicle. The rest is handmade from styrene sheets. There will be a box unit attached to the flatbed, along with railroad wheels to the axles.
As I always say; if we had a time machine and visited the past, we would find it far more eclectic and diverse than we can imagine.
Here is the completed vehicle:
www.flickr.com/photos/24796741@N05/42118253991/in/datepos...