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Subject:Re: Anybody ever install a Hy-Rail kit on a Vanagon?
From:Marshall
Date:Mon, 1 Apr 2002 21:48:09 -0600

Hey, it'd be a scream!

Why not, eh?

.....Ever see the movie, "Stand By Me"?

It'd be educational if you've not seen it.

Marshall Ruskin
84 Westy
----- Original Message -----
From: "dennis lockwood" <luvoldvws@YAHOO.COM>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Monday, April 01, 2002 08:34 PM
Subject: Anybody ever install a Hy-Rail kit on a Vanagon?

> Vanagon and Rail Fans,
>
> First question: What is a Hy-Rail kit?
>
> See the following link
> http://www.fairmonttamper.com/hy-rail.htm
>
> The truck has a Hy-Rail kit installed. The Hy-Rail kit is the railroad
track wheels installed under the truck. The track wheels may be
extended/retracted hydraulically as required.
>
> Has anybody ever installed one of these kits? Does anybody know of a
railroad running a Vanagon with a Hy-Rail kit? I would like to know how they
did it? Any modifications required?
>
> Would this not be a hoot?
>
> Dennis Lockwood
> 91 Carat
> Original Owner
>
>
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