I have seen the road-going version of this in person once; it was transporting a 500-ton transformer to a power substation. If memory serves, I think it had something like 128 wheels on it, possibly more. The assembled unit spanned three traffic lanes; it was on a Texas FM road at the time, and used both vehicle lanes plus half of each shoulder.
I’m in southeast MI so never would have seen it.
Interesting but would have liked a traditional railfan post not “fired up like a rabid dog.”
@pmarin Yeah. It’s better with the sound off …
@Kyeh @pmarin Hey, all of us have a little foamer inside
There are millions of “traditional railfan posts” out there already LOL
Also, that’s this guy’s entire schtick, it’s why folks watch his stuff. I find it amusing (and he’s on the spectrum afaik, so good for him!)
I have seen the road-going version of this in person once; it was transporting a 500-ton transformer to a power substation. If memory serves, I think it had something like 128 wheels on it, possibly more. The assembled unit spanned three traffic lanes; it was on a Texas FM road at the time, and used both vehicle lanes plus half of each shoulder.
@werehatrack For curious (I think I am curious and hope I am right on this), the FM roads in Texas, which go everywhere, meant Farm-to-Market.
@pmarin @werehatrack Thank you. I get tired of looking up acronyms all the time.