Here is the Federal Railroad Administration's No. 217 Office of Safety vehicle AKA Track Geometry car. I did not know of it's existence. It is seen here on Amtrak's National Train Day, May 8, 2010... (more)
FRA track geometry train glides along inspecting tracks from Decatur to Mattoon. This self-propelled car holds up to 20 people, has a computer room and a kitchen.
An FRA track geometry car has cleared the Wabash - Illinois Central diamonds. It will run south to inspect CN tracks from Decatur to Mattoon. This self-propelled car holds up to 20 people, has a... (more)