Author Archives: Eric

The Alaskan Oil Pipeline – A Tribute to Minute Planning

Posted on November 23, 2013 by Eric

Thanks to Ice Road Truckers I’ve spent a decent amount of time learning about the far flung northern outpost of Prudhoe Bay and the one road that connects it to the outside world, The Dalton Highway. I never really stopped … Continue reading →

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On the Job – Barber Greene Paver

Posted on November 22, 2013 by Eric

Last week we saw the start of this job when a well preserved Mack R-Model sprayed an oily substance on the existing pavement. When I returned durinig my lunch the Mack was gone but a Barber Greene BG-260D had arrived and … Continue reading →

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Lost and Found – GMC Astro

Posted on November 21, 2013 by Eric

I guess I should have been a dairy farmer with the way I’ve been milking the photos from my visit to Clarence and his part of the world. On the way back from checking out the local sites we cruised … Continue reading →

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Hydrofracking Truck

Posted on November 20, 2013 by Eric

Despite your stance on hydrofracking I think we can find common ground in the belief that the trucks and heavy equipment used in the process are enjoyable to watch and photograph. Today I have some pictures to share from Alex … Continue reading →

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Big Stacks

Posted on November 19, 2013 by Eric

Not too many Peterbilts with oversized stacks pop up on this sight. I don’t think this is conscious decision of mine but maybe it is. This one was dropping of a load of generators at a State owned building in dowtown … Continue reading →

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90 Ton Lorain Crane

Posted on November 18, 2013 by Eric

The next time you find yourself in a position where you need to lift 90 tons you will wish you had this Lorain Motocrane MC-790. You’ll call out to it but there will be no answer. That is unless you … Continue reading →

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At Auction – International R-190 4×4

Posted on November 16, 2013 by Eric

Another day, another vintage plow! Two days ago I went to an auction that featured, among other things, a 60’s something International R-190 snow plow. This truck was equipped with a factory four wheel drive system, air breaks and a … Continue reading →

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Tuesdays with Walter

Posted on November 14, 2013 by Eric

I like to provide as much info as I can when I spy old trucks either still working or rusting away in the weeds. There are times when I know exactly what the make and model is while other times … Continue reading →

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Tough Enough for the Job?

Posted on November 13, 2013 by Eric

Two or three weekends ago I went to an auction of municipal equipment. The standard fair was there in regards to snow plows, pickups and heavy equipment. Most items were well used and over ten years of age. Walking the … Continue reading →

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Shake Hands With Danger

Posted on November 12, 2013 by Eric

Waaay back in the early part(just a guess) of the glorious 1970’s Caterpillar joined forces with the National Safety Council to produce a film dedicated to the safe operation and maintenance of heavy equipment titled Shake Hands With Danger. The … Continue reading →

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