What did I see?

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unclejoe009

Member since
December 2004
From: Chula Vista (San Diego), CA
73 posts

What did I see?

Posted by unclejoe009 on Monday, May 23, 2005 2:36 AM

OK, today on my way home through Santa Barbara, I saw a large, SWAT van type vehicle that was owned by the UP. Didn't get much of a look at it as it was moving slower than I was, but it appeared to have a whinch on the front, and on the back there were very large tinted black windows. What was this thing?

Matt

Matt Chula Vista, CA

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JoeKoh

Member since
April 2003
From: Defiance Ohio
13,309 posts

Posted by JoeKoh on Monday, May 23, 2005 6:37 AM

matt
welcome to the forums.it could be a new type of track testings truck.I saw a new sperry one over here in ohio.
stay safe
Joe

Deshler Ohio-crossroads of the B&O Matt eats your fries.YUM! Clinton st viaduct undefeated against too tall trucks!!!(voted to be called the "Clinton St. can opener").

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mudchicken

Member since
December 2001
From: Denver / La Junta
10,820 posts

Posted by mudchicken on Monday, May 23, 2005 9:29 AM

Ultrasonic & Magnetic Rail Defect Detector

Mudchicken Nothing is worth taking the risk of losing a life over. Come home tonight in the same condition that you left home this morning in. Safety begins with ME.... cinscocom-west

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