Monthly Archives: April 2016

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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Canadian Spread

Posted on April 22, 2016 by Eric

I saw this Mack lurking behind a diner last week and promptly made a detour for a closer look. The second I saw it from the interstate I knew this truck was not original to New York State or many nearby locations…unless … Continue reading →

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1972 Brockway U360

Posted on April 21, 2016 by Eric

This past Saturday while the Brockway Museum installed the new exhibits for the year I took a ride with Russell Bonds and his 1973 361 Husky. Russell’s truck actually had just been released after being on display for a nearly … Continue reading →

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The New Brockways In Town

Posted on April 19, 2016 by Eric

This weekend I spent sometime at the Brockway Truck Museum as the new exhibit truck for the year were put in place. Many hard working and talented individuals volunteer countless hours of their time to make this home for Brockway Trucks … Continue reading →

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Autocar Mondays – From Street to Site

Posted on April 18, 2016 by Eric

The open road may no longer call for this pair of Autocars but that doesn’t mean their work is finished. Dave sends in these photos of a ’83 and a ’84 model that were once owned by Dutchess Quarry and … Continue reading →

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