Road-Rail Vehicles

From highway to railroad… and into the sky…

Often referred to as “Hy-Rail”, or “Hi-Rail”, these dual purpose vehicles
(able to travel on rails, as well as highways) can be fascinating to both
train geeks and car collectors. The liberating idea of putting your car to
rails, when the road ends or ceases to be an option, is good news to
any off-road enthusiast.
Road-Rail Vehicles use a combination of standard and flanged wheels
(which could be raised or lowered), and are widely used by railroad
companies to inspect the tracks, or drop off workers and equipment.

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