Barry Posted October 21, 2005 Share Posted October 21, 2005 Jamie and Phil Samuell stopped by to show off their hobbies on their way through, Friday! Here are the traditional Photos from infront of our building! Thanks for stopping by, guys! Enjoy...You can see more of this fine machine under Sept. Truck of the Month Quote Barry - Watt's Truck Center Parts Manager and BMT Webmaster...1-888-304-MACK Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DGioMack Posted October 23, 2005 Share Posted October 23, 2005 oh my goodness!Wow, Barry! You are a lucky guy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jim Posted October 23, 2005 Share Posted October 23, 2005 Real nice Also another great story behind it ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lmackattack Posted October 24, 2005 Share Posted October 24, 2005 That is a good looking truck. the red diamond remondes me of the old R.E.A company logo or the Illinois Central Railway logo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freightrain Posted October 24, 2005 Share Posted October 24, 2005 Simply STUNNING color combo!The speeder on the back is cool too! Quote Larry 1959 B61 Liv'n Large...................... Charter member of the "MACK PACK" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b85Fireman Posted October 24, 2005 Share Posted October 24, 2005 Barry: It was nice to meet you and your staff. After 800 miles in the truck and 220 on the rails we are back home again. You really can't kill the 673 on the hills of WV. The old gal went right down the road with the best of the newer ones.jaime Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freightrain Posted October 25, 2005 Share Posted October 25, 2005 Got a big turbo hooked to that 673? LOL!!Mine don't do bad for 45 yrs old.How heavy is your trailer/speeder combo? My race trailer is 14K. You don't get left behind...except when the hills too long! I don't think I would want to try the WV turnpike or Fancy gap! Quote Larry 1959 B61 Liv'n Large...................... Charter member of the "MACK PACK" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lmackattack Posted October 25, 2005 Share Posted October 25, 2005 thats very cool! 220 miles on the rails where do you go to run it that far? When I was a kid I went out to the railway museum in Union IL with the family. It was a great day riding trians all day but it was a short haul, about a mile each way. I would love to "hit the rails" for a long trip on a departed short line.Trent Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freightrain Posted October 25, 2005 Share Posted October 25, 2005 When I was about 10 my dad drove me/sister to IL rail museum. The Zepher was sitting out front. Too long ago to remember any details.I've poked around the speeder sites. Looks like alot of fun, especially for a railfan. Like before...just what I need, another hobby!! LOL! Quote Larry 1959 B61 Liv'n Large...................... Charter member of the "MACK PACK" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GGB3_MS Posted October 25, 2005 Share Posted October 25, 2005 Very pretty truck. Where di y'all get the adapter from the gooseneck trailer to the 5th wheel? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b85Fireman Posted October 27, 2005 Share Posted October 27, 2005 Freightrain: I wish there was a turbo on that truck. It sure would have some more horses. The turnpike was not too bad. I was down to 6th on interstate 64 between lewisburg and beckley but it still pulled the hills.Lmackattack: we were on the West Virgina Central Railroad that is out of Elkins Wv. As a group (www.narcoa.org) we have rails to ride in all parts of North America. The Blue Railcar has been as far north as Quebec city and as far south as the southern tip of mexico.GGB3_MS: I got the adapter from the place that I buy my trailers here in ohio. cctrailers.comthanks to everyone for the kind words on the b-85 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freightrain Posted October 27, 2005 Share Posted October 27, 2005 Ya, it will always seem to get you there. Just alot slower than other modes of transportation.I've pulled Fancy Gap with my '00 PSD dually(with trailer) and ran 55 mph without pushing it. I don't think the ol B would do as well, as you have seen! Quote Larry 1959 B61 Liv'n Large...................... Charter member of the "MACK PACK" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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