Author Archives: Eric

At Auction – International 2574 Snow Plow

Posted on October 26, 2014 by Eric

We all know that I’m a fan of International Trucks, specifically the S-Series and the line of heavy trucks that evolved from that linage into the 2574 and 2674 models. When I found out that an auction was taking place … Continue reading →

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Aaaaannnnd, Now it’s over.

Posted on October 25, 2014 by Eric

I spoke a little prematurely the other day when I claimed all the demolition footage of the Downtown Plaza has been published. I found a few more emails from Ryan documenting the finals days of work that are inevitably setting the … Continue reading →

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LargeCars of the 2014 ATHS CNY Show

Posted on October 24, 2014 by Eric

Large Cars. A term used to describe big rigs that share a consistent look or style usually consisting of long frames, copious chrome, and big stacks. Today we remember the 2014 CNY ATHS classic truck show with this “lost” footage of … Continue reading →

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Vintage Mack Trucks

Posted on October 23, 2014 by Eric

They say you can’t teach an old dog new tricks but in the case of these Mack Bulldogs why bother? They know all the tricks that matter. Looking cool. Working hard. Making money. I recently spotted this R-600 spreading asphalt … Continue reading →

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Moving the Cat 5110b

Posted on October 22, 2014 by Eric

The Caterpillar 5110b mega excavator that we have come to know and love over the course of the summer is no more. After completing its share of the Downtown Plaza demo work it has been disassembled and transported away. Beware decaying infrastructure and … Continue reading →

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Service Trucks

Posted on October 21, 2014 by Eric

Every manufacturer today likes to talk a good game about legendary reliability, unparalleled up time, and dependable durability. Despite all the marketing hyperbole we know stuff is going to break and most likely at an inopportune time. When the crap hits … Continue reading →

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Autocar Mondays – A Tall Autocar

Posted on October 20, 2014 by Eric

I received a metric ton of great Autocar stuff last week from David last week including this very tall but very cool snow plow. David tells us this truck was custom built the Town of Bloomfield CT. Ordered with a 18k … Continue reading →

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1946 Sterling Cement Mixer

Posted on October 19, 2014 by Eric

It took a little over a decade but I was finally able to grab a half decent shot of this 1946 Sterling. The first time I remember seeing this truck was back in 2002, maybe even earlier. I went to … Continue reading →

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The Local Scrap Yard

Posted on October 18, 2014 by Eric

After the highway expo earlier this week I decided to cruise by a local scrap yard conveniently located right next to fairgrounds. All the usual junk yard actives were taking place and thanks to a gently rising hill complete with … Continue reading →

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LORAM Rail Grinder RG-318

Posted on October 17, 2014 by Eric

Tuesday as I was coming home from work I noticed this long line of strange looking rail cars. I though about stopping for a look but I went home instead. The rest of the day I had visions of that time Mr. … Continue reading →

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