Author Archives: Eric

Goodbye Oil City

Posted on October 29, 2013 by Eric

Yesterday my wife called me shortly before lunch and asked if I wanted to see a building being demolished. Without hesitation I tossed on my jacket and fled from the office like it was on fire. We took a short … Continue reading →

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Autocar Mondays – The Mystery Autocar

Posted on October 28, 2013 by Eric

This Autocar of this week is yet another visitor from the past. More specifically the 2002 CNY ATHS classic truck show. I only have limited information on this fine looking machine but I can tell you that I don’t recall … Continue reading →

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Ruston Paving

Posted on October 27, 2013 by Eric

Do you ever seen a certain truck or maybe a trucks from a certain fleet that you want to photograph but never seem to have the chance? That is how I feel with the fleet of Ruston Paving. Their Syracuse … Continue reading →

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At the Dealer – Old Cats and Fords

Posted on October 26, 2013 by Eric

It had been awhile since my last visit the Syracuse branch of Milton Cat so last weekend I found a few minutes to swing by and check out what was new. Surprise, surprise I was more interested in the old … Continue reading →

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Mack RM 4×4 Fire Truck

Posted on October 25, 2013 by Eric

Check out this stunning 1983 Mack RM pumper truck shared by Tom. I would say this is one of the best looking fire trucks I have seen in a very long time. It is not every day you see a … Continue reading →

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Still Working – White Western Star

Posted on October 24, 2013 by Eric

Take a moment to soak in all the rich detail of this ’68 White Western Star farm truck. Andy caught this rig as it struggled to exit a farmers field in Fabius, NY during which he reports that the frame … Continue reading →

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On the Job – CSX 2715

Posted on October 23, 2013 by Eric

I was cruising through an industrial part of town last weekend when I saw a train riding down the middle of the street. At least that is how it appeared at first glance. CSX 2715 (MOPAR Powered) was shuffling some … Continue reading →

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The Tow Plow – The Future of Snow Removal?

Posted on October 22, 2013 by Eric

I have seen the future of snow removal and it is the tow plow! I’ve talked about the tow plow before and what a crazy contrapation it appears to be for clearing roads during winter storms. Who in their right … Continue reading →

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Autocar Mondays – Autocar Roll Off

Posted on October 21, 2013 by Eric

Today Autocar Mondays takes a trip back to 2007 to visit the ATHS Hudson Mohawk classic truck show and this prime example of a roll off truck. Browsing through some of my old photos of this show from over the … Continue reading →

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Still Working – Freightliner FLC

Posted on October 20, 2013 by Eric

While traveling on the NYS Thruway I’ve developed the habit of stopping at nearly every service plaza along my route. Don’t worry, I don’t have a bladder problem I just enjoy checking out the trucks that have parked for a … Continue reading →

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