by CLamb
Is there a significant difference in fuel efficiency of hi-rail vehicles between rail running and road running?
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FarmallBob wrote: ... Fastest I've never seen a hirailer go is perhaps 15 mph ...Due to safety concerns, or a physical limitation of the equipment?
Passenger wrote:Don't know - it's just what I've observed over many years spent trackside. In fact most of the hirailers I see (generally track inspections....) are poking along at 5 - 10 mph.FarmallBob wrote: ... Fastest I've never seen a hirailer go is perhaps 15 mph ...Due to safety concerns, or a physical limitation of the equipment?