Trains.com

Subscriber & Member Login

Login, or register today to interact in our online community, comment on articles, receive our newsletter, manage your account online and more!

Real doodlebugs

567 views
4 replies
1 rating 2 rating 3 rating 4 rating 5 rating
  • Member since
    September 2003
  • From: California - moved to North Carolina 2018
  • 4,422 posts
Posted by DSchmitt on Wednesday, March 9, 2005 2:17 PM
California Western Railroad

http://www.skunktrain.com/

I tried to sell my two cents worth, but no one would give me a plug nickel for it.

I don't have a leg to stand on.

  • Member since
    August 2003
  • From: Midtown Sacramento
  • 3,340 posts
Posted by Jetrock on Wednesday, March 9, 2005 1:11 PM
Do a Google search for "diesel light rail vehicle"--many cities who don't want to string catenary or trolley wire are exploring using diesel-electric self-powered passenger vehicles--in other words, doodlebugs--for passenger transit!

Of course, calling a shiny new vehicle a "doodlebug" is as bad as calling one a "trolley", so they are called "Light Rail Vehicles" of one sort or another...
  • Member since
    March 2002
  • From: Elgin, IL
  • 3,677 posts
Posted by orsonroy on Wednesday, March 9, 2005 1:09 PM
IRM's got one that USED to run, but they've been working on it for the past few years.

Cass has a doodlebug that they use during the week.

Both the EBT and Strasburg have operable doodlebugs.

And don't forget the Galloping Geese, which are "sorta" doodles!

Ray Breyer

Modeling the NKP's Peoria Division, circa 1943

  • Member since
    April 2003
  • 305,205 posts
Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, March 9, 2005 12:53 PM
Check out the Wilmington and Western Railroad.
http://www.wwrr.com/locos.htm

I believe the East Broadtop has one that's still in use.

Wayne
  • Member since
    February 2005
  • 1,821 posts
Real doodlebugs
Posted by underworld on Wednesday, March 9, 2005 12:24 PM
Does anyone know of a real doodlebug being run these days?????
Tourist or otherwise?

underworld

[:D][:D][:D][:D][:D]
currently on Tour with Sleeper Cell myspace.com/sleepercellrock Sleeper Cell is @ Checkers in Bowling Green Ohio 12/31/2009 come on out to the party!!! we will be shooting more video for MTVs The Making of a Metal Band

Subscriber & Member Login

Login, or register today to interact in our online community, comment on articles, receive our newsletter, manage your account online and more!

Users Online

There are no community member online

Search the Community

ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
Model Railroader Newsletter See all
Sign up for our FREE e-newsletter and get model railroad news in your inbox!