Sperry Rail Service #149: Testing the Mainline

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On a late night, we catch the Sperry Rail Car testing the rail for defects on the SEPTA mainline between Lansdale and Philadelphia. We'll catch the train a few locations between Lansdale and Ambler, PA since the car is only running at about 15MPH. So sit back and enjoy a unique look at SRS car #149.

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[Conrail2576]

Great video!!

[CSX6000]

@Conrail2576 Thank you!

[GenesisSanctuary]

Excellent footage Adam! It's interesting to see inspection vehicles like this in action. The horn on that thing sounds pretty cool too.

[CSX6000]

@GenesisSanctuary Thanks! The horn is probably a Leslie S-25, which fits just fine on a rail car.

[critter7981]

Saw one of there Hi-Railers parked in Owego NY today on my way to work.

[CSX6000]

@critter7981 They're more common than the doodlebugs. Plus they like to use the doodlebugs on highspeed lines and more remote railroads.

[TrueForge]

@CSX6000 the body of a sperry car is a remodeled doodle bug

[WestOkieRailroadVids]

that's funny. I have that very railcar at my model train club!

[spikejr7373]

Who was the Chief Operator ? I used to work for this company for 21 years and at one time worked on 149. Joe Westbrook, Jr.

[railroadjim]

They should have sent it down the Stony Creek Branch. :)