Pictures of the Week

[other dog]

I saw a big yellow thing in Broken Arrow, Oklahoma.

 

And more big yellow things hidden under that white plastic.

 

A big Mack truck.

 

A cat getting a beer.

 

I saw snow in Gladys too.

 

Another big Mack truck.

 

Nice view on rt. 220, between Eagle Rock and Iron Gate.

 

This is just north of Iron Gate-

 

The Peaks of Otter, from Bedford.

 

Big crane in Cincinnati.

 

Big boat too.

 

[Back In Black Pulling]

[other dog]

I loaded some zinc in Cincinnati, going to the galvanizer in Petersburg, Va. 

 

Had to be tarped.

 

I was away last weekend, in N.C.  I drove up Pilot Mountain, a place i'd never been, just seen it from rt. 52. I t was nice, you could see Winston Salem from up there.

 

 

You could see Pilot Mountain from Winston Salem too.

 

I even saw a girl in a car.

 

Somewhere in N.C.

 

Got a new trailer, but I haven't pulled it yet.

 

 

I guess i'm ready for Christmas-

 

[other dog]

I like the box on that Mac trailer, looks way sturdier that the box that's on the Fontaine trailer I pull now. The box on the Fontaine is the second one that's been on it, and both doors are already cracked on it, because they're so flimsy to start with.

 

[eddeere]

Enjoyed the pictures . Neat old barn wish someone would save it before it is to late.

[HeavyGunner]

That’s a heavy duty locking mechanism on that tool box. Merry Christmas otherdog and may you have a prosperous 2018 with many memory chips full of pics to share with us. Please send us some pics of the Christmas party you are throwing for the less fortunate (winfall wimmins) and have a happy new year. 

[Vladislav]

Thank you for the pics Tom.

Wonder how that "boat train" is easy to steer. Neat old Macks. Like the barn too.

Merry Christmas to you!

[h67st]

6 hours ago, other dog said:

I like the box on that Mac trailer, looks way sturdier that the box that's on the Fontaine trailer I pull now. The box on the Fontaine is the second one that's been on it, and both doors are already cracked on it, because they're so flimsy to start with.

 

That Mac is a nice-looking trailer.

[Brocky]

Vlad

That string of barges is probably not easy, BUT those guys are real experienced professionals.  And Amazing!!  The locks only have about 4 to 6 inches of clearance on each side.. Gotta be square before you start in!! The city park in Gutenberg Iowa even has some bleachers behind the fence so you can watch them go thru the locks there. I spent about 2 hours there one afternoon while my wife explored the "JUNK" shops across US 52 from the park.

[BillyT]

OD glad you're back ! Used to like seeing Pilot Mountain off Fancy Gap on 77, looks like a part of one of your wimmin!Lol, always liked Oklahoma! Lots of parking friendly folks! The lock on the side box looks like it came off the back of a dry van! Are they still painting Mail Pouch on barns? For about 40 years the same guy painted those barns! Merry Christmas to all you guys!

 

[other dog]

I know what you're saying, here's a picture I took several years ago-

[HarryS]

Thanks for the great pictures. Always look forward to them. Merry Christmas & Many Safe Miles in the coming year.

[other dog]

37 minutes ago, HarryS said:

Thanks for the great pictures. Always look forward to them. Merry Christmas & Many Safe Miles in the coming year.

Thank you, thank you very much!

[mowerman]

Cool pictures Tom thanks bob

[1958 F.W.D.]

There's only one thing better than a "Girl in a Car" picture- a "Girl wearing a miniskirt in a car" picture!

[Vladislav]

On 25.12.2017 at 1:08 AM, Brocky said:

Vlad

That string of barges is probably not easy, BUT those guys are real experienced professionals.  And Amazing!!  The locks only have about 4 to 6 inches of clearance on each side.. Gotta be square before you start in!! The city park in Gutenberg Iowa even has some bleachers behind the fence so you can watch them go thru the locks there. I spent about 2 hours there one afternoon while my wife explored the "JUNK" shops across US 52 from the park.

Broky,

It seems unbelivable to me to turn such string of barges, especially in moving waters of river. Sure those guys do that so it means it could be done. I don't think it's easy though. I also spotted a boat coming into a gate a couple of times and entered the chamber it looked like "herring in a drum" as we use to say in such cases here. Don't remember hearing of any place you can attend watching it as a show. Would be funny to.

[41chevy]

On 12/24/2017 at 8:00 PM, other dog said:

I know what you're saying, here's a picture I took several years ago-

AAAH! Nipple Mountain...

[Swishy]

TitHill

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[Brocky]

Vlad

On the Mississippi River, north of St Louis where the locks start, They run the barges in a 3 wide and 5 long configuration. The lock only holds a 3X3 block, so after they get the front in the chamber they unhook that block, let it down and winch them out to tie them off to the side , then go back and let the last 6 and the tug boat down. The tug then actually turns and hooks the front three back on while still in the lock. Massive Power!! You can actually feel the vibrations from the engines and props thru your feet as you stand behind the fence.. Sometimes it takes a while as there is another set going in the opposite direction doing the same.

If you ever get back to the States again put it on your bucket list. Have never searched U Tube?   

[macks in nigeria]

Just read today about a company Pine Bluffs Sand and Gravel that has 3 tugs that run on the Mississippi River each with 6,000hp .

[VaPatentman]

Yellow things look like Cat G3600 or G3500 units, manufactured in Lafayette, Indiana. Spent a week there a few years ago witnessing factory tests on 3 large Cat 3616’s, 900 RPM Diesel units similar to these which were for large generators. If I remember correctly they weighted about 134,000-lbs each and about 33-ft long

[Dirtymilkman]

11 hours ago, macks in nigeria said:

Just read today about a company Pine Bluffs Sand and Gravel that has 3 tugs that run on the Mississippi River each with 6,000hp .

What kind of engines are these tugs using? I guess I've never thought much about them, but you stop and think about it and it's pretty amazing. 

[Maxidyne]

Usually EMD 2 strokes, similar to the locomotive power plants. But with EMD fading, Cat, Cummins, and others are trying to get into this market.

[Outbehindthebarn]

Is that the same Mount Pilot Andy and Barney were always talking about?

[Vladislav]

16 hours ago, Brocky said:

Vlad

On the Mississippi River, north of St Louis where the locks start, They run the barges in a 3 wide and 5 long configuration. The lock only holds a 3X3 block, so after they get the front in the chamber they unhook that block, let it down and winch them out to tie them off to the side , then go back and let the last 6 and the tug boat down. The tug then actually turns and hooks the front three back on while still in the lock. Massive Power!! You can actually feel the vibrations from the engines and props thru your feet as you stand behind the fence.. Sometimes it takes a while as there is another set going in the opposite direction doing the same.

If you ever get back to the States again put it on your bucket list. Have never searched U Tube?   

Brocky,

Thank you for the tip. Missisippi river itself worth to be seen personally on my mind. I keep on planning one more trip overseas. Just have to get plenty of my ducks in the order before.

Edited December 27, 2017 by Vladislav