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Amercian Railroad Trolley thingy?

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Karen

Karen Report 23 Mar 2004 01:58

Does anyone out there know what those trolley things are called that were used in the 1920s on the railtracks? Two people or more rode them and they had levers that you pushed up and down to make it go along the track. This has been bugging me for ages and I cannot find them on the internet. Thank you

Lisa J in California

Lisa J in California Report 23 Mar 2004 03:56

Hi Karen: In the States at least, it looks like it was called a "Handcar". In case you are curious: http://www.handcar.net/ (Drove me nuts -- I couldn't think of the name of it either.)

Karen

Karen Report 24 Mar 2004 00:25

Thank you very much , karen

Bob

Bob Report 24 Mar 2004 00:44

In GB it was called an "engineers trolley" - A hand-propelled flat trolley for permanent way staff to convey tools and material to the site of work. Umpteen railway definitions here: http://www.mda.org.uk/railway/railobje.htm Bob

Karen

Karen Report 25 Mar 2004 01:10

Thank you Bob.

Geoff

Geoff Report 25 Mar 2004 10:59

Pump trolley (with pic) http://www.narcoa.org/world.htm

Karen

Karen Report 25 Mar 2004 22:02

Thank you Geoff.

Karen

Karen Report 26 Mar 2004 00:16

Any more from any one? Thank you for all the people who have responded,,, many many thanks, Karen