Sperry Rail Service Shops  Contributor's Pick!       
We went by the Sperry Shops after supper at Cracker Barrel. This is an Induction-Ultrasonic Rail Flaw Detector Car. They were rebuilt from 1920-1940s vintage gas electric cars called "doodlebugs". This is ex-CNW 300882 and is in the new paint scheme.
Date: 12/22/2005 Location: National City, IL   Map Show National City on a rail map Views: 846 Collection Of:   Zach Pumphery
Locomotives: SRS 132(Doodlebug) SRS 142(MoW Equipment)    Author:  Zach Pumphery
Sperry Rail Service Shops
Picture Categories: RollingStock This picture is part of album:  December 2005 in SEMO
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scott schroeder General This was built in 1974 by SRS-Brooklyn and modernized in 1980. It is ex.-C&NW 300882. 8/31/2007 11:55:25 PM
Tim Fennell General The carbody dates back to 1928, which was contracted by EMC to Pullman (EMC s/n 318). Originally was C&NW #9919 and later converted to Maintenance-of-way service as C&NW X300883. Amazing that this thing is still around. 11/1/2014 6:25:46 PM

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