Hallback
Senior Member
Wes looked like a man that truly loved his job. Rest in peace Wes.
Good question.Just curious why you guys up north don't use standing Skyline yarders and long span systems? Sure cuts down on road building cost!
First picture is in George creek 1980 First 7280 ever built I&J Logging.. I was chasing ,second loading.More Pictures
In the spirit of Vancouver Island Logging
how did the driver remedy that log off situation?Dave Whiskin Collection Timberwest HBO Div. 1st picture Meeting an empty #40-127 HDX Hayes preloader heading out to the woods 2nd picture looking down hill at a bridge on haul road below (Note cable laying on side of road where log trucks are passing over it , a flat tire waiting to happen , also handy for Road Grader to damage it) 3rd picture a bridge on the Edinburgh M/L crossing the Gordon River 4th picture a long has fallen off load and hung up in cinch cable .View attachment 213159 View attachment 213160 View attachment 213161 View attachment 213162
Hallback, what was the diameter of the cable when you worked for Moe, being strung out 9K feet? Had to be a quite heavy load. If you have time explain the steps of getting that cable strung and ready for use. Thanks!