gjk1716 wrote:To avoid encouraging a "craft war," I'll briefly explain the purpose of my question, and move on. The suggestion was made by a railroad manager who felt that Brandt trucks would give Track Department improved mobility. Another manager stated that none of the major railroads use them. I was curious to see if that statement was correct. Thanks for the information, guys.
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I did not mean to come off as though i was about to start a craft war. I'm not. I was just pointing it out.
From one side, i agree, it is a versatile piece of equipment and can make things a bit easier for track screws since it can go from location to location far easier then a locomotive. And that is why some railroads do use them. But i also agree with T&E crews that it is in effect a device to (simply put) screw them out of work. But in the end, both sides will have arguments.
Either CP or CN (Cannot recall which) has been using a similar type vehicle for years. Looks like the Brandt machine but i am pretty sure it's not made by them.