Highway-Rail trucks

[Bob C]

Hi, Charlie ! Got my doubts about that "TC 48" in the photo; the color isn't related to PRR or PC in any way I know, the flasher is a relatively modern strobe unit, not in common use under PC, the radio antenna would have been of little use (around here) as only the towers had radios,and those of limited range - and portable radios were few, because there were phones everywhere until Conrail began signal, communication upgrades, eliminating towers (manned interlocking stations), and making radio communication to a Dispatcher the normal mode of operation. When radios began to be added to highway vehicles, most got the same Sinclair antenna used on locos. So it look suspicious, but I can't yell "FAKE" with authority. It is a neat truck, and looks like it's functional, though, I think the trucks get special road wheels, also - maybe to match the track gauge for power and brake efficiency. Don't know that any of this answers any question. :geek: Duh !!! Time for Beddy. Bob C.