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The Tanzillo Crew went down to the Large Car shoot out this weeked. Here are some pics of the Macks at the show.

I never would have thought I or anyone would get to see one run again in my life time....to me this would be one of those events you can't miss seeing atleast once...

UPRR Press Release Union Pacific Railroad Acquires Big Boy Locomotive No. 4014 Railroad Plans to Restore One of the Largest Steam Locomotives Ever Built Union Pacific plans to relocate No. 4014 to Cheyenne, Wyo., where Union Pacific's Heritage Fleet Operations team will work to restore it to operating condition. Details regarding those efforts will be made public at a later date. Omaha, Neb., July 23, 2013 Union Pacific Railroad today announced it reached an agreement with the Southern California Chapter - Railway & Locomotive Historical Society in Pomona, Calif., to transfer ownership of one of the world's largest steam locomotives, Big Boy No. 4014, back to Union Pacific. Union Pacific donated No. 4014 to the historical society December 7, 1961. The locomotive arrived January 8, 1962, at its current display location at the Rail Giants Train Museum in Pomona. No other railroad has retained its historical equipment or honored its American roots like Union Pacific. "Our steam locomotive program is a source of great pride to Union Pacific employees past and present," said Ed Dickens, senior manager - Union Pacific Heritage Operations. "We are very excited about the opportunity to bring history to life by restoring No. 4014." About Union Pacific Union Pacific Railroad is the principal operating company of Union Pacific Corporation (NYSE: UNP). One of America's most recognized companies, Union Pacific Railroad links 23 states in the western two-thirds of the country by rail, providing a critical link in the global supply chain. From 2007-2012, Union Pacific invested $18 billion in its network and operations to support America's transportation infrastructure, including a record $3.7 billion in 2012. The railroad's diversified business mix includes Agricultural Products, Automotive, Chemicals, Coal, Industrial Products and Intermodal. Union Pacific serves many of the fastest-growing U.S. population centers, operates from all major West Coast and Gulf Coast ports to eastern gateways, connects with Canada's rail systems and is the only railroad serving all six major Mexico gateways. Union Pacific provides value to its roughly 10,000 customers by delivering products in a safe, reliable, fuel-efficient and environmentally responsible manner.

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BMT MEMBER....STORK MACK..... WAS LOOKING FOR ONE A FEW YEARS BACK

How much water do you drink...lol

A nice looking R model seen at Rt83 and Lake street A shot of #22 hauling a D6 Dozer im up in canada this weekend for one final race event.....so I have included a pic of a "Toronto R model" Mackie the mover sorry about the dirty windshield

I was asleep at the wheel when you went by me. I was just stroling along in the slow lane LOL...your truck was looking good I should of snapped a pic but I was to slow this morning..... I took that 316 to the Crap plant off of lagrange Rd and I-55 Here are some pics inside of the S&^T plant from the new camera... the zoom on this camera is awsome....the machines were in the lower left had corner...check it out!.... think vulcan has this quarry. saw a Paulmbo RD mack.kinda looks like mad max found a Union Pacific road switcher My Caddy lost a fuel pump tonight so we had to scoop it up in style. Oh and one from the pool tits weekend...opps..... I mean this weekend. again the zoom is awsome! more to come...

Mark I made a job change last month and the home every night part makes me very happy...I'm still trucking but the local low boy stuff keeps it interesting. I know what you mean with all the crap out on the road these days. I have only been driving trucks for a little over 13 years and I see a big change in how things are....the only way to enjoy driving otr seams to be at night....

I measured my stock RS cab bottom to upper frame rail flange and it was a difference of 1-2" compared to that of a superliner. If I recall the RS cab sits about 4-6" higher than an standard R model

Dress like a thug,act like a thug,get treated like one....I dont think I ever got involved with a stranger that made me get to the point of fighting or acting like a big shot....if I ever felt in danger I left or made my way to public view.......I don't know all the details but dad always told me never throw the first punch...

My RS700 was factory solid mount cab. 2 years ago I bought a used superliner air ride cab set up and installed it my self. It bolted right up to the cab but I had to fab up some of the mounting brackets to the frame. It made a big difference limiting road shock and bucking. It has camelback rears so it's no caddy but the air cab made a nice improvement in the ride quality.

For the rear cab mount You can use a superliner air ride cab set up. Use western or superliner front mounts. The front mounts were used with both solid and air ride cabs. Not sure if you currently have a solid mount cab? But If you raise the cab up with a superliner cab air ride. You will also need to remove the x brace support that went between the radiator and firewall. Use rods angled from top of radiator to secure it down to the frame. This will hold the radiator still and let the cab move with the air ride cab. This brings you to the next issue. The air ride cab will now need rollers on the fire wall where the hood rests. Rollers mount to the fire wall and locating guide plates to the hood. You may already have the guides on the hood.... Best advie is to look at a r model with an air cab and one without to see the difference..

This is basicly the style rim you currently have . http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=jIz80GY52mk Here is the results of a failure... when inflating always use a cage. http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=xnyh78wjZ1o

The tube tipe split rims and tubeless rims will mount to the spokes the same way. Only difference is with tubeless rims you won't have to mess with the split rim or install tubes. Installing truck tires on tubless rims will be just like a car tire and rim . What ever you do I suggest deflating those tires on the split rims before you go smacking the rims trying to get them off. Who knows how old and rusty the rings are ....they were not very safe when new and age only makes them worse...

Most likely what yo have is a split rim with inner tube style tires.....be very careful with them old rusty split rims they will kill you if you don't have the rings installed properly. Find out the rim size and replace them with tubeless tires/rim set up....

Another word of caution is when you are removing the dogs on the outer rim off the spokes..... leave all the nuts backed off on the studs Untill all nuts and dogs are louse. Seen them dogs go flying if they were under stress.... A shot to the dick,leg knee or ankle Wont feel too good. Ask me how I know..

I will never forget the time a buddy was building a sand base for his above ground pool. He went to home depot to rent a pickup dump truck. Then came by the yard for some sand. I loaded him up and he kept asking for a little more sand. I said your already on the heavy side but he wanted to do this in 2 trips. so we put a good humped load on and then tarped to try and hide it....truck was sitting on the overload springs with a bend in them looking like camelbacks. To leave the yard you have to turn onto a 55mph 4 lane hwy. he had the wheels full lock trying to get out into the slow lane and the truck would not move. He had to back up and make a wide turn to get her rolling. He said 40mph was about as fast as it wanted to go as it did not want to pull in over drive. He did comment that it rode like a caddy!

That's one of the nicest b model /modern resto I have seen. It's still 100% classic with modern touches that would make it so much nicer to drive full time than if it was 100% stock.

Im sure if they put those rims on with a big impact that's why they were stuck. They forced them too far back with the gun...

Yea both are kinda the same. I have been in a lot of industrial yards lately, oil refinery,rail yards, scrap yards, up and down the sag cal canal....every time I was thinking I had a good camera...

Yep heard it was burned up a few years ago... Saw it a few times running thru Chicago...nice old dog it was...

Yea i saw the lonestar 2 times today? I have been going into some pretty deep parts of chicago lately and have missed some great pics of trucks and misc old stuff that is hidded....i think I'm buying a good camera this weekend so I can catch up with this thread.

Oh look.....an international with cat logo on the hood.....everyone get your old school black and yellow cat hats...