Wreckers were very rare by the 2000's, off track equipment was much more common and versitile.
Dave H. Painted side goes up. My website : wnbranch.com
I am interested in Wreck cranes. I am modelling CSX and NS 2000+ era. 1) do they still have wreck cranes anymore (I know outside contractors are popular) an 2) do you think it would be a good idea, or don't bother with it. I think it would be cool for operation, when you have a derailment, you would have to go and fetch the wreck crane, and switch it as you rerail the train. I have also heard of installing a DCC decoder and "animating" the crane. I think it would add interest and take the frustration out of derailments and make the model railroad more prototypical.