A speeder (also known as a section car, railway motor car, putt-putt, track-maintenance car, crew car, jigger, trike, quad, trolley, inspection car, or draisine) is a small railcar used around the world by track inspectors and work crews to move quickly to and from work sites. [1]

Custom speeder trailer with electric brakes and winch included with speeder sale. Norm Yeaton Epsom, NH 03234. 603-731-8113. WANTED (Apr 9) PA - Railcar For Restoration Or Rebuild The car does not have to be running and can be a basket case.

2016年6月23日 · The rail speeder, otherwise known as a motor car, putt-putt, jigger, crew car, track-maintenance car, trike, quad, trolley or inspection car was invented as far back as 1896 when a vehicle was needed to help the maintenance of way crews and track inspectors to move quickly to and from work sites.

2024年9月4日 · Railroad speeders, also known as motor cars, were once an integral and important part of railroad maintenance, allowing crews to both inspect their section of railroad as well as transport them to wherever they may be working.

2019年5月22日 · This Fairmont M18/19 Master-series Speeder is from a line of vehicles developed to allow railroad workers to inspect track and move to maintenance locations without resorting to an old-fashioned handcar. Originally open to the elements, later models incorporated all-weather cabs, but creature comforts were still limited.

The motor-powered crew cars were much faster (40 MPH max) than the “Pumpers” (15 MPH max) --- and thus they were termed “Speeders”. The “Speeders” were a God-send to railroad crews who were often exhausted after pumping the “pumpers” to the section of track they were to work on that day.

2014年12月8日 · A track car or speeder (also referred to as railway motor car, putt-putt, track-maintenance car, crew car, jigger, trolley, quad, trike, or inspection car), is a motorized rail vehicle used on railroads around the world by maintenance crews, track inspectors and emergency response personnel to move quickly…

Motorcars, Inspection Cars and Speeders - Travels across the Pacific Northwest on a former MoPac Speeder KOSCIUSKO & SOUTHWESTERN RAILWAY Equipment Information - includes ex-MP speeder and shorty cab

A speeder is a small railcar formerly used around the world by track inspectors and work crews to move quickly to and from work sites. Motorized inspection cars date back to at least 1896, when it was reported that the U.S. Daimler Motor Company created a gasoline-powered rail inspection car capable of 15 mph (24 km/h).

The railroad “speeder” or “motorcar” was developed in the early 1900s by adding a single cylinder engine to a handcar. ... the doors could be latched open for a breezy track inspection trip. In the late 1970s and early 80s, the speeders were replaced in bulk with more versatile hy-rail trucks. ... (North America Rail Car Owners Assn ...