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2 years 2 months ago - 2 years 2 months ago #230932
by Southbound
I'd rather have tools that I don't need, than not have the tools I do need.
Bucyrus Erie Class III Drageline was created by Southbound
This thread split from Where am I? thread and image posted by PaulFH reposted here.
I'm not a huge fan of the cooling system on that dragline.
I'm not a huge fan of the cooling system on that dragline.
I'd rather have tools that I don't need, than not have the tools I do need.
Last edit: 2 years 2 months ago by Gryphon. Reason: added image from the original post.
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2 years 2 months ago #230935
by Mrsmackpaul
:lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:
Your clever fella
Paul
Your better to die trying than live on your knees begging
Replied by Mrsmackpaul on topic Bucyrus Erie Class III Drageline
I'm not a huge fan of the cooling system on that dragline.
:lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:
Your clever fella
Paul
Your better to die trying than live on your knees begging
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2 years 2 months ago #230936
by hayseed
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And those that mind....
don't matter." -
Replied by hayseed on topic Bucyrus Erie Class III Drageline
It's still in Operating Order Too, They Fire her up at least Once a year. the Motor has Pistons the size of (if not Bigger) a 60 Litre Drum..!
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2 years 2 months ago #230938
by wee-allis
Replied by wee-allis on topic Bucyrus Erie Class III Drageline
Tell us more, please.
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2 years 2 months ago #230946
by cobbadog
Cheers Cobba & Cobbarette
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Replied by cobbadog on topic Bucyrus Erie Class III Drageline
It sure is impressive.
There is another odd 'walking drag line' down in the Melbourne Steam Museum in operation too.
There is another odd 'walking drag line' down in the Melbourne Steam Museum in operation too.
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2 years 2 months ago #230948
by Dave_64
Replied by Dave_64 on topic Bucyrus Erie Class III Drageline
If it's the same one, had a 240hp 5 cyl Ruston engine, used to have a placard in the park near it, giving a few details about the Murrumbidgee Irrigation channels.
Think the kicked off in the mid thirties, that dragline may not date to exactly then, but would have done a lot of the channelling around there.
When there were still a couple of old truck stops at Narranderra, under the elevated rail bridge, now all sadly gone, used to be some old photos on the walls of some of the channels where they crossed the Sturt Highway around Darlington Point and the Birdcage.
Just as an aside, wasn't all that unusual to see blokes windsurfing on those channels, especially on the weekends.
Dave_64
Think the kicked off in the mid thirties, that dragline may not date to exactly then, but would have done a lot of the channelling around there.
When there were still a couple of old truck stops at Narranderra, under the elevated rail bridge, now all sadly gone, used to be some old photos on the walls of some of the channels where they crossed the Sturt Highway around Darlington Point and the Birdcage.
Just as an aside, wasn't all that unusual to see blokes windsurfing on those channels, especially on the weekends.
Dave_64
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2 years 2 months ago #230949
by hayseed
"Be who you are and say what you feel...
Because those that matter...
don't mind...
And those that mind....
don't matter." -
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"Be who you are and say what you feel...
Because those that matter...
don't mind...
And those that mind....
don't matter." -
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2 years 2 months ago #230950
by Dave_64
Replied by Dave_64 on topic Bucyrus Erie Class III Drageline
I stand corrected!
275 hp 5 cyl Ruston & Hornsby engine, not 240 hp.
275 hp 5 cyl Ruston & Hornsby engine, not 240 hp.
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2 years 2 months ago #230956
by Swishy
OF ALL THE THINGS EYE MISS ................. EYE MISS MY MIND THE MOST
There's more WORTH in KENWORTH
Replied by Swishy on topic Bucyrus Erie Class III Drageline
How do U produce & store 300 psi compressed air for air stating the beast in about mid 1930's?
Trucks maximum air 120psi .... beyond th@ U need pressure vessel permit/license me thinks
WoySezU?
cya
Trucks maximum air 120psi .... beyond th@ U need pressure vessel permit/license me thinks
WoySezU?
cya
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2 years 2 months ago #230970
by Morris
I have my shoulder to the wheel,
my nose to the grindstone,
I've put my best foot forward,
I've put my back into it,
I'm gritting my teeth,
Now I find I can't do any work in this position!
Replied by Morris on topic Bucyrus Erie Class III Drageline
I went to possibly the first vehicle show at Colleambally about 30 years ago. The venue was not as neat and tidy as it is now. The dragline had the information board but had not been painted. They started it with a Holden motor with belts to the crankshaft, as they had no air start set up.
The walking dragline at the Melbourne Steam Traction Engine Society grounds is a different type, came from the open-cut coal mine in the Latrobe Valley and was restored by HCVCA member Warrick Bryce.
The walking dragline at the Melbourne Steam Traction Engine Society grounds is a different type, came from the open-cut coal mine in the Latrobe Valley and was restored by HCVCA member Warrick Bryce.
I have my shoulder to the wheel,
my nose to the grindstone,
I've put my best foot forward,
I've put my back into it,
I'm gritting my teeth,
Now I find I can't do any work in this position!
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