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    Bucyrus Erie Shovel

    Hello all, just got back from Atlin where there is a new molybdenum mine being opened up. The town has a (very) small heavy equipment museum, and this unit is the star of the exhibit. It's a (claimed) Bucyrus Erie 3/4 yard shovel, said to have been used on the construction of the Panama Canal...
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    World's Largest Truck (apparently...)

    Ran a search and was surprised to not find this posted yet! A pic I snapped in Sparwood BC on my latest venture out to the mines: The Terex Titan. :notworthy
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    Oldish Hopto Excavator

    Found this 'little gem' for sale in a mining town. It's the only Hopto I have seen with my own eyes; I guess they are rare because of how short a time they were made before the Gradall absorption. Just thought I would share this one.
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    I'd better try this here, first...

    The obligatory picture test...
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    Dickie here, how's it going?

    Hi all! I've been perusing this site for months and thought it was time to actually post something! :) I do feel a bit of a poser, as my heavy equipment operation experience is limited to mere hours. I have, however, logged practically months of time installing aftermarket security and...
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