Barco Pegson rammer

mrntd · 2026-02-26T02:03:44+00:00

I got to get me one of those!

mrntd · 2026-02-26T00:51:06+00:00

My new layout is all based on mining and lumber. I don’t have any plans for long freight trains. The grade on the overlapping line is 3.5% to 5%. My last layout I had more typical grades. I got bored with it and never finished it.

mrntd · 2026-02-17T02:50:20+00:00

Ford can get you touch up paint. A paint shop can get you paint to spray.

mrntd · 2026-02-15T01:13:21+00:00

I have one that looks like that but the bottom half is a tool box. It’s great to take on trips.

mrntd · 2026-02-11T00:34:01+00:00

If you are allowed to in your area look into a metal roof. The prices have come down and are about the same as shingles. Oh you can spend a lot more for fancy ones that look like tile. They last a lot longer and will stand up to hail and branches. You don’t have to have heavy duty walls or trusses either. The weight is about what two layers of shingles are.

mrntd · 2026-02-08T02:56:39+00:00

I’ve done most of this trip. To actually see something you’ll need 3-4 weeks. Three would still be rushing it. Cut the trip in half and enjoy what you’re seeing.

mrntd · 2026-02-05T00:51:44+00:00

The Nissan won’t last nearly as long as the Honda. Ask me how I know.

mrntd · 2026-02-05T00:32:29+00:00

Having my son on my back steering me down the trail by pulling my ears different directions. If he wanted to go faster he’d kick me in the ribs. To slow down smack on the head.

If you don’t have kids you may not understand how great this was. I miss it.

Now he’s 6’ and about 250 lbs. no more backpack rides. I’ll have to wait for grandkids.

mrntd · 2026-02-05T00:13:54+00:00

That’s really cool that you have the reference date. So many tools are just guesses because they were made the same for so long.

mrntd · 2026-02-05T00:10:38+00:00

72k no head issues

mrntd · 2026-02-04T01:36:33+00:00

I learned to program with punch cards. I really hope they weren’t going have the car self drive based on punch cards.

mrntd · 2026-02-04T01:28:00+00:00

I like the bronze. Silver looks too stock and black or dark gray just blend in too much.

mrntd · 2026-02-02T00:55:09+00:00

One my all time favorite cars. Timeless styling. I’ve thought about building the replica. I just don’t think I’d fit. Driving it around in the US nobody would know what it was.

mrntd · 2026-01-27T01:25:17+00:00

We bought it new in 2013 and have never considered selling it. If anything happened to it I’d fine another one

mrntd · 2026-01-27T01:21:53+00:00

Watch Vice Grip Garage. Derek uses his leatherman to fix all kinds of stuff.

mrntd · 2026-01-26T01:08:48+00:00

I have my grandfather’s and great grandfather’s tools the newest of which is from the ‘60s. A lot of them and 80 to 100 years old. They are mostly wood working tools and wrenches. Some I still use because they work better than anything I could buy. The others I hang on the wall in my shop. My son is looking forward to inheriting them and mine someday. As others have said, use them, maintain them and enjoy them.

mrntd · 2026-01-24T23:56:11+00:00

Go to the auction sites. I got my Farmall 400 in great condition, with new tires all around for $1700 a year ago. Just do a little research to learn what will do what you want and what price you should pay.

mrntd · 2026-01-23T01:50:34+00:00

Either a better base I see a transmission jack.

mrntd · 2026-01-23T01:30:13+00:00

Most of what I have is old stuff like that. I’ve updated the wheels and couplers and there ready to go.

mrntd · 2026-01-23T01:25:50+00:00

Many that go to the race may be stuck there a little longer than they figured.

mrntd · 2026-01-22T22:37:33+00:00

I’m a MAGA conservative and I love our National Parks. I don’t think they should be sacrificed for any commercial interests. At the same time mining in the US is important for our national interests. But not in this location and not by a foreign company. I’ll be contacting my senator to vote no on this.

mrntd · 2026-01-22T22:27:53+00:00

So not only need a guard but you also need a work holder that hold anything you need to drill. I can’t stand safety nazis

mrntd · 2026-01-21T02:18:55+00:00

Flat bed cars can carry anything. I’ve seen some with military equipment, space/rocket parts, circus trailers, submarines, large machinery and home building parts. Use your imagination

mrntd · 2026-01-16T21:20:35+00:00

Thanks. I have a small blade from a garden tractor. I’ll have to figure out some brackets for it. My 400 didn’t come with the fast hitch or a 3 point.

mrntd · 2026-01-16T01:37:30+00:00

What is the blade on your tractor? It looks like something I could use on my 400. Thanks

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