Google Fu, you need some. In New Zealand railway terminology, a bush tramway is an industrial tramway, most commonly used for logging. Bush tramways were predominantly for freight, usually logging in the bush, and not for passengers, and were often built in parts of the countryside that were otherwise inaccessible to transport
and I've possibly been more focused on this sort of thing than you, and I'm similarly enthused every time I come across something new to me... like the Trackmobile posted yesterday
Not a rail inspection truck. It was a bush tramway locomotive, that's why it had so many sets of wheels.
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DeleteLooks like all twelve wheels are driven. maybe due to heavy loads and steep gradients...more wheels equals more traction?
ReplyDeleteagreed, Grant identified it as a bush tramway locomotive
DeleteNow we just need to know, What is a Bush Tramway?
ReplyDeleteGoogle Fu, you need some.
DeleteIn New Zealand railway terminology, a bush tramway is an industrial tramway, most commonly used for logging.
Bush tramways were predominantly for freight, usually logging in the bush, and not for passengers, and were often built in parts of the countryside that were otherwise inaccessible to transport
Again, thanks to all for the clarification. Even at my late stage in the game it's always a kick to learn something new.
ReplyDeleteand I've possibly been more focused on this sort of thing than you, and I'm similarly enthused every time I come across something new to me... like the Trackmobile posted yesterday
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