[John H-T]

What you saw was probably a "Possession Only Vehicle" like the one in the photo. They are normally Road/Rail which makes them very useful bits of kit. This is a Kamatso and has a large or small bucket, a flail attachment and the sleeper laying device in the photo. It can also be used for lifting about 1 ton. This one will lift a 60' length of rail which weighs about 1 ton.

The other photo shows it being used to clear snow as a road vehicle!

The Ecclesbourne Valley Railway is used to test vehicles like this so we see alsorts!

Best wishes,

John H-T.