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ATHS Central California Truck Show

Posted on May 6, 2016 by Eric

The United States is large and diverse country and I’m not talking about people, I’m talking about trucks. It’s no secret that trucks from the left coast have their own unique look. Peterbilt has always reigned supreme in these parts but … Continue reading →

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Madison County Highway Department

Posted on May 4, 2016 by Eric

That 1948 International KB-5 from the other day was a pretty cool truck. Back in the day in probably cost a pretty penny and was considered top of the line. Times sure have change since then. Below, the newest International … Continue reading →

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Still Working – International KB-5

Posted on May 3, 2016 by Eric

This past weekend Madison County (NY) held an open house of sorts for some of the various departments most often seen by the public. The idea is for people to learn more about the people and equipment used to plow … Continue reading →

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Autocar Mondays – Double Vision

Posted on May 2, 2016 by Eric

Brothers sent to a different mother? Once again I was browsing through some older photos when I cam across this pair of near identical looking Autocars. The longer you look the more you spot the differences between the two but … Continue reading →

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Kenworth K100 Cabover

Posted on April 30, 2016 by Eric

On the way home from work last week I spotted this Kenworth K100 unloading behind the neighborhood Lowes. I cried a little inside for a picture that I thought would never be. Today I saw the same truck at the … Continue reading →

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Track Geometry Derailments

Posted on April 28, 2016 by Eric

Track geometry derailments are the leading cause of derailments nation wide. Did you know this? I’m just making stuff if you can’t tell. This fun looking rail car is part of the Federal Railroad Administration fleet that travels the country … Continue reading →

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1957 Oshkosh W616 Fire Truck

Posted on April 27, 2016 by Eric

Now here’s a beefy looking fire truck in the form of a 1957 Oshkosh W616. Owned by Mike Blais of Springfield, VT this truck is original as they day it was delivered from the Pirsch factory….if you excluded one repaint. … Continue reading →

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Still Working – Brockway 759

Posted on April 26, 2016 by Eric

There has been a whoooolllleee lot of Brockway action happening around thing site recently. That’s a good thing. This truck, despite what the door reads, is not located in West Virginia but Homer, NY. Practically spitting distance from the CNY Living … Continue reading →

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Autocar Mondays – The DS Model

Posted on April 25, 2016 by Eric

Are you ready to test your Autocar model knowledge? I hope you’ve been hitting the books because this is tough one. I last saw this truck at the 2010 Empire State Antique Truck Association show in Batavia, NY. At the time … Continue reading →

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Back Roads of California

Posted on April 23, 2016 by Eric

If you want to find cool old trucks head to the back roads. Even in California, the land of CARB and other oppressive government agencies polluting classic trucks can still be found. Presumably in operating condition and not requiring the posting … Continue reading →

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