Railway Moonbuggy
2 December 2008
An intriguing new trolley/road-rail machine has been developed by Smith Engineering.
This is the Moonbuggy All Terrain Railway Vehicle (ATRV).
The Moonbuggy ATRV with its six wheel drive and high manoeuvrability can be used to access areas inaccessible to standard vehicles. Designed to cross rough terrain and able to mount tracks at any point, not just at a level crossing. The ATRV makes an ideal incident response vehicle able to transport up to 5 personnel with equipment when fitted with side seats.
More information can be found on the Moonbuggy website.
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David French
Posted: 2 December 2008, 15:10
Hmm, it ain't very quick on the rails - only 4 mph! Not exactly a rapid response vehicle.
ian saunders
Posted: 2 December 2008, 21:02
is it april 1st?
Alex Betteney
Posted: 4 December 2008, 11:10
The images show the vehicle on Private Infrastructure, which would appear to be Workington Docks. Its a good concept, but needs further development for any potential use as a Rapid Response Unit!!
RRV Cowboy
Posted: 4 December 2008, 16:56
absolute joke if you ask me
Vince /// ontrackplant.com Website editor
Posted: 4 December 2008, 23:32
Some of the comments here are rather immature. It's always interesting to see new and innovative vehicles, however "different" they may seem.
Some raise valid points, ie the 4mph and rapidness of the vehicle - hopefully it will get developed further though.. :)
David French
Posted: 5 December 2008, 09:23
It will also be joining a competive market. It'll be up against the long-established John Deere Gator buggy and the recently introduced Aquarius Rail Mule and Harsco Kubota RRV.
ian saunders
Posted: 5 December 2008, 10:17
The comment under my name above was not actually written by me. I think it is an interesting and inovative little machine which with some more development which will obviousley come in time could actually find a use on the rail network. dont give up with the concept
Alex Betteney
Posted: 22 July 2010, 13:22
A visit to the manufacturer on 13/7/2010 found that this vehicle has been dismantled due to lack of interest, however, the rail equipment is retained should any future orders be recieved.