Roadrailers: Half Train, Half Truck

There are many hybrid vehicles all over the world, but few are as fascinating as the American Roadrailer. These are basically truck trailers that have been attached to rail bogies, and are pulled behind a train. They are a cost-effective way for freight companies to move freight.
I have wanted to see Roadrailers for many years, and this spring, I could not believe my luck. I was in Lafayette, Indiana, when I saw a rake of Roadrailers roar by. This inspired today's video.

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Research:
NS Triple Crown Page on Roadrailers: http://www.nscorp.com/content/nscorp/...
Other Sources:
http://www.trainweb.org/roadrailer/TC...
https://www.triplecrownsvc.com/who-we...
https://archive.commercialmotor.com/a...
https://www.newindianexpress.com/citi...
https://web.archive.org/web/202012160...
https://www.csxthsociety.org/journal/...

Images:
C&O Railvan: http://www.rrpicturearchives.net/show...
https://conrailphotos.thecrhs.org/pho...
https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Fi...