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Search Results for: rail car what is it
Autocar Mondays – DC97 with Sleeper
John sent in this interesting photo of an Autocar DC97 that he spotted south of Cortland while rail fanning. My first thought upon seeing the photo was if the Cortland referenced in the photo credit was the Cortland? As in Cortland, … Continue reading
Autocar Mondays – Looking For A Deal
The common path for many looking to make their own way in the trucking industry is to purchase an old truck and put it to use. Usually the pickings are slim and whatever is found requires costly repairs. But if … Continue reading
Autocar Mondays – The Goose
There is just something about an Autocar with floats and a 6×6 configuration that looks natural. Here we see “The Goose”, a 1978 DC that has been repowered with a B-Series Cat and a 13 speed trans. Originally this truck left … Continue reading
Posted in Autocar Trucks
Tagged aths des moines, aths national convention, autocar trucks, dc autocar, the goose
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Autocar Mondays – Guessing Game
Sometimes you can only guess about the specifics of a truck found rotting along a country back road. The first question that usually comes to mind is why would anyone let this fine machine decay to such a lowly state. … Continue reading
Autocar Mondays – 1963 DC75
Today we travel down memory lane in style wit this 1963 DC75 Autocar truck as it appeared at the 2003 ATHS National Convention in Syracuse, NY. Back in ’63 This Autocar would have been considered the stylish largecar of the … Continue reading
Autocar Mondays – Rugged Red
With each passing day it is getting harder and harder to find a truck capable of working day in and day out. With ever increasing complex electrical needs and bloated emission control devices many find themselves seeking a truck that won’t let … Continue reading
Rail Line Doings
I haven’t come across any interesting loads for Rail Car What Is It recently but I do have a few train related photos that I’m sure a few of you will enjoy. Below you see New Jersey Transit 4214 as … Continue reading
Posted in Heavy Equipment
Tagged csx, Maintenance of Way, new jersey transit, NJT 4214
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Autocar Mondays – Gerosa 1952 Autocar DC200
Autocar Trucks have hauled plenty of heavy loads over the centuries but few have shouldered the load like this 1952 DC200 that once belonged to the fabled New York City heavy haul firm of Gerosa Haulage Corp. I have not … Continue reading
Posted in Autocar Trucks
Tagged autocar dc200, gerharts machinery, gerosa 176, gerosa heavy hauling
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Autocar Mondays – John’s Towing
John’s Towing of Tonawanda, NY is one of the premier towing and recovery specialist of the region with over 37 years of experience. Founded by William H. Grunzweig Sr. and his three sons the company has thrived by offering unmatched customer … Continue reading
Rail Tie Replacement
Living in the rail community that I do it’s a near crime that I don’t have more rail related material on this site. I’ll never reach the heights of seasoned train spotter but I hope this video makes up for … Continue reading
Posted in Heavy Equipment, On the Job
Tagged csx, east syracuse, Maintenance of Way, mow equipment, rail tie replacment
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