Monthly Archives: February 2015

The Easy Way

Posted on February 28, 2015 by Eric

Today I have no plows to post. It’s not that I don’t have any photos but I mean c’mon, enough is enough right? Rhetorical question. Let’s take a look at some equally vital and hard working vehicles, the tow truck. … Continue reading →

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It Takes Two

Posted on February 27, 2015 by Eric

I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again. Why mess with success? Take the town of St. Johnsville, NY for instance and their two Paystar 5000 plows. These trucks represent the entire plowing fleet for the town. They look brand new … Continue reading →

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Nothing but Blades

Posted on February 26, 2015 by Eric

Yup, I’m still posting photos of plows and plow accessories. What else can I do? Someday there will be construction and truck shows but until then we plow. Last Saturday I came across this 7600 for the Town of Salina, … Continue reading →

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Lost and Found – FWD Snow Plow

Posted on February 25, 2015 by Eric

Frankfort-Highland Airport, the land that rust forgot. Ryan snapped of some shots of this true classic from the 50’s that show the remarkable well preserved truck and Frink setup. Good things airports don’t use salt amirite? [Show as slideshow]

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Town of Ellisburg, NY

Posted on February 24, 2015 by Eric

We’re back on the plow chasing tour of the North Country today with a stop in the Town of Ellisburg, NY and what a stop it is! Like most Towns in Jefferson County heavy snow fall is a way of … Continue reading →

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Autocar Mondays – Joe’s Service Station

Posted on February 23, 2015 by Eric

Joe’s Service Station of Guilderland, NY used to run this old Autocar for a number of years. Under the hood a resides a 290 Cummins and 13 speed Road Ranger. A factory installed A/C unit can been seen on the … Continue reading →

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Have You Seen Me?

Posted on February 22, 2015 by Eric

I received and email from Mike the other day wondering if I knew anything regarding the whereabouts of the truck you see below. At first glance it may seem like just another truck in the weeds but there is a … Continue reading →

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Endless Cycle

Posted on February 20, 2015 by Eric

Welcome to the snow clearing mega post! Over the past week I’ve received plenty of photos and taken many myself of snow clearing operations. With back to back storms followed by arctic temperatures many business and communities have been forced … Continue reading →

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Town of Adams Highway Department.

Posted on February 19, 2015 by Eric

Look! Another Walter Snow Fighter! How could you miss it? This unit along with that fancy Western Star belong to the Town of Adams Highway Department. This little slice of the world lies right in the path of a persistent … Continue reading →

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Running with the Bulldogs

Posted on February 18, 2015 by Eric

As promised today is an all Mack day courtesy of Ryan and the Town of Minden, NY. Nice truck but I think more lights are needed. 😉 The photos below contain some serious puppy power. While the fleet is mostly … Continue reading →

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