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Hello All;
I came across the photo on the German Railway Enthusiasts' site www.buntbahn.de yesterday.
At least to my eyes it looks like the rails on this industrial railway hump up to follow the speed bumps in the paving. My question is WHY? I should think that small locomotives like the ones shown in the photo would simply be shut down when not in use. Their prime movers would probably be similar to the engines used in heavy duty highway trucks. So there is little chance for any "nightcrawlers," that is, a locomotive going for a jaunt along the line without the benefit of an engineer.
Any guesses as to the real purpose of these rail "speed bumps?" Perhaps one of our German friends will see this post and clarify the purpose for the bumps.
Thanks,
David Meashey
I came across the photo on the German Railway Enthusiasts' site www.buntbahn.de yesterday.

At least to my eyes it looks like the rails on this industrial railway hump up to follow the speed bumps in the paving. My question is WHY? I should think that small locomotives like the ones shown in the photo would simply be shut down when not in use. Their prime movers would probably be similar to the engines used in heavy duty highway trucks. So there is little chance for any "nightcrawlers," that is, a locomotive going for a jaunt along the line without the benefit of an engineer.
Any guesses as to the real purpose of these rail "speed bumps?" Perhaps one of our German friends will see this post and clarify the purpose for the bumps.
Thanks,
David Meashey