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Wheels over Wanaka 2019 Earthmoving in action

Tones

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By all accounts it's going to be bigger and better next time.
I worked on a job where that 660 was working and was push loaded with a Champion grader. The young bloke operating it wouldn't listen when he was told to slow down and keep the bowl lower, then he rolled it. I had to dig the dirt out of it so it could be stood up.:D
 

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A lot of that iron could trigger Mechanic PTSD from years gone by!!! And I resemble that remark!
 
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Tones

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Mr Millar ,There's plenty of remedies for that in that area, Jetboating,Trout fishing,Bunny jumping, Glider flights or if you're into lycra the world's long Rail Trail plus the Eranslaw steamship with it's triple expansion engines. But wait there's more.!
 

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Only ever saw One TD 30 and no TD 40s, was MONSTROUSLY Huge, this one does not impress to that level. Was on a Spoil Pile at a mine where I believe most ended up much as the HD41s of Allis fame.

I am getting to that stage Tones where I wish to slow down some, tour a lot, visit with old friends and put the wrenches away. The scent of warm moist YOUNG female bodies tanning on sunny beaches comes to mind and stirs heart strings!!
 
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