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Still Working – 1986 Chevy Kodiak

As you probably know by now GM has started to get back into the medium to heavy duty truck game. For decades they had a strong showing in this market place before essentially walking away and leaving many loyal customers … Continue reading

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Roadside Attractions

If you’re planning a road trip this summer you might want to check out the website RoadSideAmerica.com for advice in planning your route so you don’t miss all those great oddities like the world’s largest giant wooden nickel or supersized kaleidoscope. … Continue reading

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International 2574 Rollback

I’ve always thought that a rollback truck would be a useful rig to have around. You can haul other vehicles, building materials, heavy equipment or more. The heavier duty the truck and the bed the better. This International 2574 fits … Continue reading

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Still Working – Mack ValueLiner

I came across this Mack ValueLiner of the Fisher Companies the other day. I had seen it weeks before at a job site and made a mental note to check it out later. I really didn’t expect it to still … Continue reading

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Whatever It Takes

Last night as I was passing by the local rail yard I noticed a bright set of lights and the top of a yellow boom peaking from behind a large building. I immediately knew that a derailment of some type … Continue reading

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Canadian National 5703 Derailment

Yesterday as I was coming home from work I was wondering what material I had laying around that could be turned into a post for today. As I crossed the bridge into town I looked to my right and saw … Continue reading

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