rail speeders

These speeders were parked on the railway south of Duncan across the highway from the Super 8 Motel. Railcar operators, who were on a railcar excursion, stayed at the motel.

Taking down the flags

The Railroad Motorcar, sometimes called a “Speeder” were used routinely to inspect the many miles of track for defects. Larger versions would carry half a dozen workers and pull a few trailers loaded with spikes and tools, to handle track maintenance. (NARCOA, North American Railcar Operators Association)