are these trucks on rails always called hi-rail or they have different offical names? also I'm just guessing but these would require both a normal truck license and knowledge about railroad laws altogether right? (excluding the truck license for rail pickups of course too) thanks p.s=mine first time and first post here
An interesting first post! I don't believe that I have ever heard these called other than hi-rail. Seems to me that there is a brand of equipment named "Hy-Rail?" Perhaps was the source of the nickname? Yes. Any of these used on public roadways must carry an appropriate vehicle license, insurances, safety appliances, etc. And the operator must also have the required operators license. When operated on rails, whether owned by the railroad itself, or a contracted private company, the equipment is safety inspected. And the person running the equipment must be trained and certified by that specific railroad. Hope this helps a little. Boxcab E50
thanks 'boxcab E50' for that info btw where is montana in us? I don't know much about where is what state in usa lolol <in quebec near ontario I liked the NS for their basic black/white paint job and the rearing horse logo so figures.
First, and most important, welcome to Trainboard. Feel free to browse all the fora on this board. You are sure to find them interesting and fun. By-the-way, don't let the password requirement for the "Cattle Car" throw you. This is our off-topic forum, where we can just lean back and relax. (The password is "trainboard." Montana is one of the US northwestern states, bordering on Canada. [ 20. June 2003, 13:47: Message edited by: Peirce ]
{{bit off-topic}} thanks Peirce. I'll try that other topic when I feel like it oh and btw I really like these amused smileys that I have been pointing some of mine friends to these...especially the jaw-dropping one har har har [ 23. June 2003, 02:09: Message edited by: dragongirlbreeze ]
