Maintenance Speeder
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Dave, one of our multi-talented CVRR members,
constructed this general-purpose
maintenance vehicle from the literal ashes of another self-propelled track car.
Dave fabricated a new tubular frame which now includes sprung axles. This is quite an improvment over the previous model. The deck consists of polished safety-tread material. The drive-train incorporates a 5-horsepower gasoline engine connected to a variable-speed hydraulic chain-drive system. Other improvements include more air circulation for cooling, a hinged seat for easier access to the engine and drive-train, and stronger frame & deck assemblies for greater load carrying capacity. Simple, light-weight, fast, and powerful. This vehicle is built to last for many years and will see lots of service in track maintenance. |
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Port side. Lettering for the "CVRR" is on order. photo credit David Dam |
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Starboard. The wooden slats are white oak; light-weight, flexible and tough. photo credit David Dam |
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Rear View. The engine has enough power to move several hundred pounds of ballast, and a crew of four! The exhaust outlet is routed under the deck for safety and to reduce noise. photo credit David Dam |
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Front View. An expanded metal grill provides almost no resistance to the air-flow required for engine cooling. photo credit David Dam |
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This page updated on August 6, 1999