Popular Post Back In Black Pulling Posted December 28, 2016 Popular Post Share Posted December 28, 2016 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j hancock Posted December 29, 2016 Share Posted December 29, 2016 Must be over at McHugh's yard. Quote JimIt doesn't cost anything to pay attention. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brocky Posted December 29, 2016 Share Posted December 29, 2016 Jim Thinking the same Quote Brocky Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted December 29, 2016 Share Posted December 29, 2016 very interesting ....thanks for the post....bob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Underdog Posted December 29, 2016 Share Posted December 29, 2016 Usually there is a Mack rail car at Macungie each year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vladislav Posted December 29, 2016 Share Posted December 29, 2016 Recently I saw a book on Evil bay for sale which recovered the history of Mack rail transport affairs. Priced reasonable and looked interesting to have on a shelf. Haven't saved the link (and haven't bought it either). Probably would be easier to locate by the "search" option on there. Quote Никогда не бывает слишком много грузовиков! leversole 11.2012 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post 41chevy Posted December 30, 2016 Popular Post Share Posted December 30, 2016 (edited) Here is a 1967 photo taken in Syosset NY on Robins Lane at what is now exit 43A on the L.I.E. MACK Plant in Pa. when it was sold to Kovalckick Rail Road Salvage company. Second photo is Mc Hughs. The one on top may be pre resto? http:// http:// Edited January 4, 2017 by 41chevy 7 Quote "OPERTUNITY IS MISSED BY MOST PEOPLE BECAUSE IT IS DRESSED IN OVERALLS AND LOOKS LIKE WORK" Thomas Edison “Life’s journey is not to arrive at the grave safely, in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, shouting ‘Holy shit, what a ride!’” P.T.CHESHIRE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted December 30, 2016 Share Posted December 30, 2016 I have never seen these units. Very interesting piece of equipment and history. I just wondered if it ran a 673 diesel? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Horse Posted December 31, 2016 Share Posted December 31, 2016 What I'm wondering is just how was it powered? Those "trucks"look like the typical truck you would see on a boxcar vs a traction motor driving the wheels???? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
41chevy Posted December 31, 2016 Share Posted December 31, 2016 (edited) 29 minutes ago, Red Horse said: What I'm wondering is just how was it powered? Those "trucks"look like the typical truck you would see on a boxcar vs a traction motor driving the wheels???? They used the AC "high hat" (aluminum head, hi compression) engine driving a generator that powered electric traction motors on one truck driving a center mounted gear. . I have some period MACK Plainfield N.J. production photos, I'll have to dig them out and scan them for you. Paul Edited December 31, 2016 by 41chevy Quote "OPERTUNITY IS MISSED BY MOST PEOPLE BECAUSE IT IS DRESSED IN OVERALLS AND LOOKS LIKE WORK" Thomas Edison “Life’s journey is not to arrive at the grave safely, in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, shouting ‘Holy shit, what a ride!’” P.T.CHESHIRE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dek1581 Posted December 31, 2016 Share Posted December 31, 2016 hey Paul that water tower in the background sure looks like it might say 'MACK' on it. did they have a plant in Syosset back in the day? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TeamsterGrrrl Posted December 31, 2016 Share Posted December 31, 2016 The depot museum in Duluth, MN has at least one Mack locomotive, they use it to move railcars around the restoration shop. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
41chevy Posted December 31, 2016 Share Posted December 31, 2016 8 minutes ago, dek1581 said: hey Paul that water tower in the background sure looks like it might say 'MACK' on it. did they have a plant in Syosset back in the day? That CERRO Wire, they did High Voltage power transmission cables from the early 1920's until they were EPA'd off Long Island in the early 1980's. Quote "OPERTUNITY IS MISSED BY MOST PEOPLE BECAUSE IT IS DRESSED IN OVERALLS AND LOOKS LIKE WORK" Thomas Edison “Life’s journey is not to arrive at the grave safely, in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, shouting ‘Holy shit, what a ride!’” P.T.CHESHIRE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carlotpilot Posted December 31, 2016 Share Posted December 31, 2016 28 minutes ago, 41chevy said: They used the AC "high hat" (aluminum head, hi compression) engine driving a generator that powered electric traction motors on one truck driving a center mounted gear. . I have some period MACK Plainfield N.J. production photos, I'll have to dig them out and scan them for you. Paul would be interesting to see Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Horse Posted December 31, 2016 Share Posted December 31, 2016 11 hours ago, 41chevy said: They used the AC "high hat" (aluminum head, hi compression) engine driving a generator that powered electric traction motors on one truck driving a center mounted gear. . I have some period MACK Plainfield N.J. production photos, I'll have to dig them out and scan them for you. Paul Thx Paul-but you get my point. the restored car in that picture for sure does not have a driving truck in front and the one in the back looks like a conventional non driving truck too. Again I have no clue-just thinking of what a typical truck looks like say on an old school locomotive like an RS-1 or one of those 1500 HP GM yard switchers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
41chevy Posted December 31, 2016 Share Posted December 31, 2016 (edited) 1 hour ago, Red Horse said: Thx Paul-but you get my point. the restored car in that picture for sure does not have a driving truck in front and the one in the back looks like a conventional non driving truck too . Again I have no clue-just thinking of what a typical truck looks like say on an old school locomotive like an RS-1 or one of those 1500 HP GM yard switchers Here is the deal on McHughs #4 unit. Mack Truck Inc. between 1905 and 1939 built 21 locomotives and sold 19 of them. The Mack Company produced 19 locomotives that where all direct gear driven units except for two boxcab’s #4 & #5. During 1939 boxcab’s #4 & #5 were retrofitted at the Mack Truck factory with two six cylinder EP Mack gasoline engines. The engines were connected to two 1503 General Electric 300 volt generators that where wired in series to provide DC electric to power the 600 volt traction motors for travel. The #4 & #5 where never sold and they where used at the Allentown 5A & 5C plants. Mack #4 departed the company 5-C plant in 1967. Mack #4 preformed the last switching duties at the historic dual 3 foot narrow and standard gauge rail yards in Mount Union PA at the East Broad Top Railroad & Coal Co during November & December of 1969. Mack #4 was again moved to a heritage rail line in 1970 where it was briefly used. It ran until the mid 1970's. The unit was stripped of the engines, generators and trucks In late 2007 that both #4 & #5 were scheduled to see the flames of the scrapers torch by their former owner. However #4 was saved in March 2008 and the rare box cab locomotive has been restored (less power units and correct powered trucks) to its Mack Truck Inc. heritage. Mack #4 now proudly rests at the entrance of McHugh Locomotive & Equipment. The trucks are the none powered MACK units and the Engines, Generators and traction units are missing. I also think the first photo of Kovelchick moving it is miss I/D'd as Syosset and ins at Allentown or Kovelchicks yard in PA. Leaving Allentown 1967 When McHugh received it Edited December 31, 2016 by 41chevy 2 Quote "OPERTUNITY IS MISSED BY MOST PEOPLE BECAUSE IT IS DRESSED IN OVERALLS AND LOOKS LIKE WORK" Thomas Edison “Life’s journey is not to arrive at the grave safely, in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, shouting ‘Holy shit, what a ride!’” P.T.CHESHIRE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Horse Posted December 31, 2016 Share Posted December 31, 2016 Paul, Thx for all the detective work. Lot of history there. Also nice shot of the MB hooked to a vintage short Mack corporate trailer. Chevy wrecker in photo is like 63? 64? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackdog2 Posted December 31, 2016 Share Posted December 31, 2016 There was two in Ridgefield Conn. on the tracks next to RT-7 they where used to inspect the tunnels in the BIG-APPLE painted yellow still in use. Quote Ed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phase 1 Posted December 31, 2016 Share Posted December 31, 2016 The Chevy wrecker is a 65. I wonder if that is a Mack built trailer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
41chevy Posted January 1, 2017 Share Posted January 1, 2017 Kovalchick's than and now builds their own trailer units specific to railroad rails, cars and power units. They are one of the biggest train - railroad scrap and salvage companies around. Quote "OPERTUNITY IS MISSED BY MOST PEOPLE BECAUSE IT IS DRESSED IN OVERALLS AND LOOKS LIKE WORK" Thomas Edison “Life’s journey is not to arrive at the grave safely, in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, shouting ‘Holy shit, what a ride!’” P.T.CHESHIRE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Reinhart Posted January 1, 2017 Share Posted January 1, 2017 McHugh Brothers in Langhorne Pa. I see it once a week.. 1 Quote Still the Greatest Name in Trucks...Bulldogs rule, The rest drool....Member ATHS and ATCA... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yoos Brothers Construction Posted January 1, 2017 Share Posted January 1, 2017 Can't beat Mack Trucks or Mack Trains! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phase 1 Posted January 2, 2017 Share Posted January 2, 2017 On 12/31/2016 at 0:19 PM, Red Horse said: Paul, Thx for all the detective work. Lot of history there. Also nice shot of the MB hooked to a vintage short Mack corporate trailer. Chevy wrecker in photo is like 63? 64? On 12/31/2016 at 2:17 PM, Phase 1 said: The Chevy wrecker is a 65. I wonder if that is a Mack built trailer. On 12/31/2016 at 7:53 PM, 41chevy said: Kovalchick's than and now builds their own trailer units specific to railroad rails, cars and power units. They are one of the biggest train - railroad scrap and salvage companies around. I meant the Mack company box trailer. It looks like it could have come from the era when Mack was building trailers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reuhlz Posted January 2, 2017 Share Posted January 2, 2017 1 hour ago, Phase 1 said: I meant the Mack company box trailer. It looks like it could have come from the era when Mack was building trailers. Looks like a fruehauf trailer to me... 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maddog13407 Posted January 4, 2017 Share Posted January 4, 2017 def a Fruehauf trailer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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