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KR4MPT
 Post subject: Moke used as Hi rail
PostPosted: Sat Feb 22, 2014 7:34 pm 
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Was tagged in this photo on facebook, a very creative use of a moke

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peterb
 Post subject: Re: Moke used as Hi rail
PostPosted: Sun Feb 23, 2014 9:28 am 
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Obviously government vehicle with Z number plate. Looks like 'raily good idea' :oops:
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andrew9
 Post subject: Re: Moke used as Hi rail
PostPosted: Sun Feb 23, 2014 10:03 am 
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I heard they handle pretty good, but tram-lining can be a problem :p
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Minimadmarty
 Post subject: Re: Moke used as Hi rail
PostPosted: Sun Feb 23, 2014 11:13 am 
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It would take corner as if it were on rails! :roll:
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Mick
 Post subject: Re: Moke used as Hi rail
PostPosted: Sun Feb 23, 2014 11:20 am 
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C'mon, lets not de-rail the conversation with poorly considered puns...

It disrupts ones train of thought.

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Minimadmarty
 Post subject: Re: Moke used as Hi rail
PostPosted: Sun Feb 23, 2014 11:58 am 
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Well in order to keep this topic on track I found an interesting article on Tasmanian Railway Mokes, it even includes drawings to make one yourself! Railly interesting :roll:

http://www.moke.com.au/special-interest-mokes/working-mokes/19-tasmanian-railway-mokes
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drmini in aust
 Post subject: Re: Moke used as Hi rail
PostPosted: Sun Feb 23, 2014 1:38 pm 
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There is a big article on the Railway Mokes in TME mag, sorry I can't remember what issue.
Were used in Tas and WA at least.

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PostPosted: Sun Feb 23, 2014 4:01 pm 
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Is this anything to do with locomokeshun?

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