Identify this MOW truck?

[spookshow]

I wish I'd taken some better photos when I had the chance.... Can anyone tell me what sort of truck this might be and what it's used for?







Thanks!
-Mark

[Philip H]

That’s a ford emblem on that last photo. And it has a folding crane arm. That’s all I got.

[spookshow]

Thanks, Philip. I wonder if it's a rail rider? I can't really tell.

-Mark

[Mark5]

Thanks, Philip. I wonder if it's a rail rider? I can't really tell.

-Mark

I'm no expert, but from the photos I don't see any evidence of rail riding capability. Usually its kinda obvious on the front end. Example:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Road%E2%80%93rail_vehicle#/media/File:CPRoadRailTruckBolton.jpg

Mark

[C855B]

I'm no expert, but from the photos I don't see any evidence of rail riding capability. ...

Secondary ID of hi-rail vehicles is special road wheels to adjust the offset for centering on rails. Mark's truck has stock wheels.

The heavy-duty lift arm and also that one of the pics shows it proximate to rail wheelset storage, this is a wheel/axle truck.

EDIT: I stand corrected - it's for lifting/rerailing rail-borne equipment. Not enough room in the back for wheelsets. Mark, your choice in the International version underscores that correction.

[spookshow]

Thanks, guys. I think I'll go with one of these and call it close enough -



-Mark

[Spades]

Spookshow

Really impressive stuff.  Looks like you found your solution.  The truck is most likely a Ford D'oh ,,,, see Wazzou post  below.

[wazzou]

Spookshow

Really impressive stuff.  Looks like you found your solution.  The truck is most likely a Ford F650/750

Looks more like a Ford LNT 8000 to me @spookshow

[spookshow]

Really impressive stuff.  Looks like you found your solution.  The truck is most likely a Ford F650/750

Thanks, but all the compliments should go to Showcase Miniatures (that's their picture). I still need to get my hands on the kit and do something with it 

-Mark

[Spades]

You're probably aware of this but Atlas does make the Ford LNT truck in N scale:   http://www.hobbylinc.com/htm/atl/atl2920.htm

[spookshow]

Thanks, did not know that. I could probably splice that cab onto the SM back end.

-Mark

[Vince P]

You'll see these running slot with the welders and or welders trucks.

[spookshow]

Thanks for the tip on the Atlas Ford tractors - worked out nicely 



-Mark

[sd45elect2000]

It’s a car repair truck. Carmen are not qualified for on track equipment. Yes there is room for a wheel set.