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    in Engine and Transmission

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    17 hours ago, 2000CL713 said:

    no i have not. whats the best way to contact him?

    Contact info at the bottom of the main page or send him a private message.  Best is to call the number listed, ask for Barry, and explain your issue.

    There is also a link to their site in the Market Place area of the forum.

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    Will Abilene’s sale be the end of Keystone Truck & Tractor Museum?

    in Trucking News

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    Talked with  Dave (maint1) at MATS on Thursday and the museum is safe.  It is a separate entity (not for profit) .  He said there is an expansion planned for this year along with relocating the "restoration" shop back to the museum.  He has "semi-retired", working only 40-60 hours a week rather than 80 hours per week.

    And the reason you don't see him on here is "tired of the political BS".  Amen!

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    Other Dog

    in Odds and Ends

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    8 hours ago, Brocky said:

    I think I will be checking out the fire equipment line about that time!!!

    Me too and I promise not to smoke a cigar! :D

    Meatloaf, brats, Italian sausage, hot dogs, burgers.......

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    Cigars..

    in Odds and Ends

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    As many of you know, I am a cheap old fart.  Nothing but the best when it comes to cigars...Swisher Sweets Perfecto and Good Times cigarillos.  :thumb:  I did smoke a pipe many years ago and bought my tobacco from Tender Box (special blend).  No TBs in my area anymore.

    2018 Keystone Chapter ATCA Truck Show

    in Truck Shows and Events

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    The Keystone Chapter ATCA Truck show will be held Friday July 20th starting at 12noon and ending on Saturday July 21 at 5pm.  The show will again be held at the Morrison's Cove Memorial Park, South Walnut Street, Martinsburg, PA.  Click on the link below to view the show information/agenda including the poster and registration form.  Pre-registration is still only $10 per person for as many vehicles you want to bring/show.  The show is open to trucks, farm tractors, construction equipment, and machinery but no cars.  There will be food concessions both days.  Friday evening is planned an "ice cream" convoy and Saturday evening another convoy for perhaps more ice cream.  Overnight security will be provided.  Please contact me if you have any questions.

    http://www.keystonetrucks.org/shows.html

    Looking forward to seeing you at our show!

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    Sure seems a lot of the "old timers" are gone:

    in Site Related Topics

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    Facebook, Twitter, and other such crap will be the downfall of this great (err once great) country!  You hardly see anyone that does not have a smartphone in their face with busy thumbs (driving, walking, or sitting).  One of my many peeves is when you are talking with someone they have to check their smartphone.  I was taught that the person who is face-to-face with you is more important than any phone calls, emails, etc. (unless it is an emergency).  Our society is going down the crapper at a high rate of speed!

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    4449 Daylight Special

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    20 hours ago, Hobert62 said:

    I've sat and watched videos like that for hours already.   I love that old stuff.     I guessing they burn oil of some type?  1 tender for the oil and 1 for the water?   Whenever I see old steamers like that, there's almost always a modern engine in the train.   Is that just to give electric to the cars?   

    Modern engine is used for backup in case steam locomotive has issues.  Also, the backup may be used in areas that do not allow the steam loco to power the train.  Likely the Diesel unit is also used for "hotel power" for the cars.

    Love the sound of a steam loco working and the whistle....almost a mini woody.

    I watch many vids of locos (steam and Diesel) on the Horseshoe Curve near Altoona, PA.  Vaguely remember the last steam locos passing thru Altoona when I was a young boy.  Below is a nice vid of steam on the curve.  Note: the locos on the back are pushers used to help the train over the mountain.

     

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    Happy Birthday Vinny

    in Odds and Ends

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    Vinny,

    Happy Birthday and many more.  Enjoy your day....working on the U!

    Seems like yesterday you were only a young pup wet behind the ears but wait you are still a young pup.  Hope you are doing well and hope to see you at a Mack show this summer.

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    Never seen one like this before.

    in Tractors and Equipment

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    38 minutes ago, davehummell said:

    Did someone do that or was it factory aftermarket? Pretty cool.

    Backyard conversion.

    Kinze offered an 8V71 conversion for the 5020.  Here is one in action...turn the volume up and cover your ears!

    JD 5020 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YRlW7nJIQZk

    John Deere did offer tractors with a Detroit engine factory installed

    JD 435 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ylyJ1wn07ME

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qYxvArYFv6g

    JD 8020 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5KZYgq627sI

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kPJQ2Zx-sFk

     

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