John Oram's photos with the keyword: International DuraStar

As noted in the text of my earlier photograph, this Hy-rail equipped International DuraStar of DBi Services stopped a westbound run at Indio for replenishment of what I assume to be weedkiller. The vehicle is used for vegetation management and is seen just after completion of the refill. The operator is out of sight, climbing down at the rear. As I left the area, the vehicle had left the rails (intentionally) and was facing east. 200_2_P1070762

As noted in the text of my previous photograph, this \hy-rail equipped International DuraStar of DBi Services stopped a westbound run at Indio for replenishment of what I assume to be weedkiller. The vehicle is used for vegetation management and here the operator is busying himself with the refill. As I left the area, the vehicle had left the rails (intentionally) and was facing east. 200_2_P1070759

It seemed particularly topical in this RHTT season to capture this sight just to the south of Indio, CA. Strictly speaking, the role of this vehicle is 'vegetation management', one of many services provided by DBi Services. Leaf fall and adhesion are not problems in this part of the world. This Hy-rail equipped vehicle is an International DuraStar and the spray can just be seen in the picture. It had passed under Dillon Road and was following the route along Highway 111. In the event, it stopped for replenishment at the Indio Union Pacific depot where I took more photographs [qv]. 200_2_P1070748