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Conrail Vehicles

For HO Scale modeler's here is a collection of Conrail Vehicle models from Matt Snell's Conrail empire.  Everyone has seen some of the vehicles around Conrail terminals and other Conrail trackside locations.  The blue Conrail decals on the equipment is something the HO Scale modeling community has needed for a long time.  FINALLY we are able to offer these decals.  More detail to come soon!

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Conrail Shared Assets block truck: This truck was kitbashed from a Boley Utility truck. It is based on a prototype owned by NS & assigned to the Conrail Shared Asset area in New Jersey.
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Conrail track foreman hi-railer: GMC pickup used by track foreman in execution of their track duties. These were equipped with a specialty bed & received a non-standard yellow paint, similar to CNW Zeto Yellow.
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The model was kit bashed from a Boley GMC pickup with a bed scratch built from styrene.

 

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Conrail Block Trucks. Block trucks were heavy utility trucks used by the railroad to facilitate on site repairs to equipment & plant. The two models are kit bashed Boley Utility trucks.
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Conrail Welders Truck: Hi-rail truck that was used by welders in the course of their duties. Model was kitabshed from a Boley Utility truck.
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Conrail MW trucks initially were painted blue, then this was changed to yellow to give them better visibility. The blue trucks featured either the logo in blue on a white background or the "ETL" logo. ETL -Excelsior Truck Leasing -was a holdover dating all the way back to the PRR. Eventually ETL was abolished & all vehicle purchases were made directly by Conrail. Models are Trident with decals made by M.Snell.

 

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Conrail Operation Lifesaver Exhibit Trailer: Conrail was very active in the Operation Lifesaver program. One of the resources they used was a specially outfitted exhibit trailer which traveled throughout the system.
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The model was extensively kit bashed from a Herpa moving van & International tractor. An interior with battery operated flashing crossbucks was included to add additional interest to the model.

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The original Conrail Police paint scheme. The door shield logo was the same as the one used by the Penn Central except the PC logo was replaced with the Conrail logo. The model was finished with decals made by Matt Snell.

 

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Conrail's Police Department utilized several type of vehicles including Chevrolet Caprices, Ford Explorers, & Dodge Ramchargers. These were originally painted dark blue, then the scheme was changed to white with a new door shield & graphics in the late '80's. The model was finished with decals made by Matt Snell.
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Conrail Mercury: In the 1990's the Intermodal Sales Group developed the name "Conrail Mercury" for intermodal service. Currently there are both decorated models, as well as decals available for the CRMZ trailers.
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Conrail Trailvan: This is the standard "Trailvan" intermodal trailer. Purchased new by Conrail they were eventually retired & several still linger as storage sheds in yards. The model is a stock Athearn kit with the roof & lower rail painted silver.

 

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Conrail Grumman Hi-Rail: Built from a Johnny Lightning Step van. For more information see the article at the Conrail Modelers Resource Yahoo Group. Built by Matt Snell
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or more information see the article at the Conrail Modelers Resource Yahoo Group. Built by Matt Snell
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Conrail GMC Hi-Rail: The more modern version of the Grumman & features a normal, rather than crew cab. Also built from a Johnny Lightning step van. Built by Matt Snell

 

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Conrail Police Sting Trailer: Featured on the TV show "COPS", this trailer featured a false interior wall & trap door. It was used to catch cargo thieves. Built by Matt Snell
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Conrail Police Sting Trailer: The interior held a large crate that Conrail & local police officers hid in until someone broke into the trailer. Built by Matt Snell
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Conrail Police Sting Trailer: In addition to the standard Conrail "Trailvan" scheme, the trailer was also painted in the "Electronics Express" scheme to entice criminals. Built by Matt Snell

 

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Conrail Fuel Tanker for on the spot refueling. Built by Matt Snell
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Conrail Fuel Tanker. Built by Matt Snell

Conrail Big Crane. Built by Matt Snell

 

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