WMRY # 6 1946 Cadillac

This is the beginning of what they now call Hy-Rail Vehicles which can run on either the highway or rails. These old vehicles typically roads pretty well on the rails, considering that you had splices every 30' in the rails. Clickety Clack, Clickety Clack. These run like a dragster, perfectly straight just like it was on rails. LOL

1946 Cadillac Series 62 4 door sedan bought new by the WMRY and driven by the Vice President for 10 years. In 1956, converted by the WMRY Shops in Cumberland Maryland to run on the rails as a inspection car. Front axle was replaced with a solid I beam axle possibly from a 2-1/2 - 5 ton truck, rear axle housing was cut off and had truck spindles welded on to convert it to 2-1/2-5 ton truck hubs with cast spoke wheels. Rear frame rails were narrowed to accommodate the big wheels. Lots of other mods made to. Steering wheel was removed, however steering shaft with column shifter is still there. Car still sports the 346 Flathead V8 and Hydromatic transmission both of which have been rebuilt. Cart is owned by the WVRR Museum in Elkins, WV and will be back on the rails soon. Any help or donations towards restoration would be appreciated. Check them out on Facebook.

Would you still have this by chance? I am heading up a 1946 Series 62 Cadillac restoration for the WV Railroad Museum and looking for a set of these for the car. This car was converted in 1956 by the WMRY to run on the railroad tracks only. I can send you some pictures if you are interested. Long history on this car and we are still learning every day. Hoping to set it back on the rails next Friday if we can get most of it together. Bryan Totten 304-678-9067 BTotten@mac.com