Author Archives: Eric

Macks from Gerharts

Posted on June 9, 2016 by Eric

Today we are travelling back to the wonderland the Gerhart Equipment Company. Thanks to Dave we’ve seen some great Autocars and Internationals but now it’s time to gaze upon the Macks. The Mahan Collection isn’t the only one to have … Continue reading →

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Oshkosh W614 Snow Plow

Posted on June 8, 2016 by Eric

Most of us have a finite amount of money at our disposal at any given time. If you’re not one of these people let me know, I want to become you friend. When heading to an auction with a limited budget … Continue reading →

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Ford Traveling Show

Posted on June 7, 2016 by Eric

I can’t help to think that back in the day this traveling Ford road show would have utilized a Ford heavy truck like the LTL 9000 or maybe the now famous WT9000. Don’t get me wrong, this Peterbilt 389 is … Continue reading →

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Autocar Mondays – CT Edition

Posted on June 6, 2016 by Eric

Wandering through a car show is one of those perfect activities for a warm summer evening. It’s even better when a few big trucks show up to the car show and when those trucks happen to be Autocars you just … Continue reading →

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Terex 82-50 Dozer

Posted on June 5, 2016 by Eric

You never know when you might need a bulldozer powered by a V-12 Detroit. That’s the very reason why Clarence recently picked this Terex 82-50 up for his collection. Considered by many to be the flagbearer of track dozer design … Continue reading →

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Long Time Coming

Posted on June 4, 2016 by Eric

Here is a shot I’ve been chasing for a number of years, a New York Susquehanna and Western train as it winds through downtown Syracuse, NY. Not being a regular train spotter I relied on dumb luck to grab this … Continue reading →

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Jersey Spreader

Posted on June 3, 2016 by Eric

Here is a piece of equipment that I thought has been relegated to the pages of a HCEA publication, it’s a Caterpillar D7 with a jersey spreader. It’s not too hard to figure out how this setup works but the exact … Continue reading →

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Last Call

Posted on June 2, 2016 by Eric

There was a bar here once. It went by the name of Shenanigans. At some point in the past five years or so it closed. Sitting a busy part of the city more than a few more entrepreneurs tried to make a … Continue reading →

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2016 ATHS National Convention and Truck Show

Posted on June 1, 2016 by Eric

It seems like just yesterday that I was at the fairgrounds in York, PA enjoying the ATHS National Convention and Truck Show. It was a great time full of wonderful trucks and people. This year the show was held in … Continue reading →

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Refuse Truck History

Posted on May 31, 2016 by Eric

I dabble with refuse truck photos once and while around here but I’m far from an expert when it comes to the history of the industry and the equipment. That is where Zachary at Refuse Truck Photography comes in. I’m … Continue reading →

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