Rader Sidetrack Wrote:
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> Jimr260 Wrote:
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> > That is going to take forever! Should have
> fired
> > up the rotary
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>
While I too like to see the steam rotary '
do
> it's thing'
the Volvo can easily "derail*"
> itself to clear an area wider than the plow itself
> (where appropriate) and then once that it is done
> can get back to the main task of clearing the
> track by "re-railing*" itself without jacks,
> blocks etc. For instance, the Volvo could clear
> access to a switchstand, something the steam
> rotary wouldn't be very good at.
>
>
>
> *And yes, I do understand that the Volvo is not a
> "hi-rail" machine and doesn't
run on
> the rails.
I have to agree with you. I also think the Rotary is more fun to watch.
Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 05/13/2023 09:06AM by Roger Hogan.