boardbysled
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Berger T-19
Couple other Bergers, not sure on makes.
Couple other Bergers, not sure on makes.
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Berger Manufacturing- Logging Equipment Built in Seattle
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Hallback
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I need that T-19!
boardbysled
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Yep! Made a side trip on the way home to swing by there.
Wide road rob
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Northwest Log, Inc., Hoquim WA
These two photos were taken in 1975 at a setting in the area of Camp Govey, Wa. This was a Berger slack-line yarder but I do not recall the model no.
The owner of Northwest Log, Inc., was Earl Whiting from Montesano, WA. Earl was a great guy to work for and would come out into the brush occasionally. While in the brush, he would sing a song with the lyrics "Ka-Ka-Kaddy, into the moonlight...." On this setting, Earl decided to roll a big rock down the hill. As it was rolling a Forest Service pickup truck came around the corner. You should have seen Earl's eyes. They were say Ah F!!!.
Fortunately, the rock crossed the road ahead of the pickup.
The rigging crew was Kurt Rudy, Matt Flock, Mark and Rob Kirkwood. As I recall, the chaser's first name was Rono. The shovel operator was Wally Vincent but I do not recall the name of the yarder engineer but I know he was from Montesano.
These two photos were taken in 1975 at a setting in the area of Camp Govey, Wa. This was a Berger slack-line yarder but I do not recall the model no.
The owner of Northwest Log, Inc., was Earl Whiting from Montesano, WA. Earl was a great guy to work for and would come out into the brush occasionally. While in the brush, he would sing a song with the lyrics "Ka-Ka-Kaddy, into the moonlight...." On this setting, Earl decided to roll a big rock down the hill. As it was rolling a Forest Service pickup truck came around the corner. You should have seen Earl's eyes. They were say Ah F!!!.
Fortunately, the rock crossed the road ahead of the pickup.
The rigging crew was Kurt Rudy, Matt Flock, Mark and Rob Kirkwood. As I recall, the chaser's first name was Rono. The shovel operator was Wally Vincent but I do not recall the name of the yarder engineer but I know he was from Montesano.
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Ah, Monte. The home of Gene's Stop & Go.
Those two cats in the last photo need a haircut. ROFL!
Those two cats in the last photo need a haircut. ROFL!
jim-in-so-ore
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They need them ALL cut!
Knocker of rock
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Nice seeing these machines and old Seattle addresses. It wasn't that long ago, but it seems like a different Seattle
Wide road rob
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And the Beehive.
And yes I agree, the hair cuts were not a good look. Fortunately, we both got it cut. Makes me wonder what people will think forty years from now when they look at their permanent tattoos.
The attached photo shows the chaser-Rono (can't remember is last name). He had a better haircut.
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Thanks, Rob. I feel better now.
No tattoos here. Had a golden opportunity, and I passed. No regrets.
No tattoos here. Had a golden opportunity, and I passed. No regrets.
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Now you've got me craving one of them thar great big extra huge chocolate ice cream cones from Gene's......
My folks used to stop there and get us a treat after we had been to Lake Sylvia. Caught my first fish there, and I still have the photo.... somewhere....
My folks used to stop there and get us a treat after we had been to Lake Sylvia. Caught my first fish there, and I still have the photo.... somewhere....
deron1967
well asto uncle ernie, he is still going strong!just talked with him today when we picked up our dozer from im.
Thanks for the info! I'm a bit surprised (happily) to know Ernie is still around.
Do you know roughly where on the Bogey that 245 is? I'm coming up in September and would like to photograph it.
In addition, I was wondering if you know what became of the yarder in the background of that photo. I remember being on Owl mountain as a kid when they used that machine, on one of the last large old growth cedar cuts....this was one or two logs to a truck. Mid 80's or so.
At any rate, I seem to recall a yarder accident soon after that, they were moving it and the brakes went out. I seem to recall they saved the tube, and Raineer or ITT bought it, but wrote off the yarder. I'm not sure if it was Ernie's custom machine (I think it was called a Mark 6) or one of his mark 5's.
At any rate, thanks for all the information and all the great photos! It really takes me back to see this stuff, and makes me miss home
well asto uncle ernie, he is still going strong!just talked with him today when we picked up our dozer from im.
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Hallback
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By the photos above it is obvious that they don't have overhead power lines in New Zealand! Future log I believe was owned by Christian Futures and he is back here in Oregon now.
furpo
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The skids over the cab are for those. Minimum power wire height is 5m so not a problem for most machines on a transporter.
That burger was owned by John Ray and is now with another masterton contractor
That burger was owned by John Ray and is now with another masterton contractor
2 years is long enough to go without an update.
My Berger-fu is weak, I have not been around them in person until this last month, so might need correction on model numbers. They are an impressive machine and the free standing tower is very interesting.
Dahlgren Logging, Forks WA June 2020 near Clallam Bay
Marc IV or M2A (?) with a Cat 1693 in her. Sounds pretty sweet when you give her the full ahead. Old Hyster was set out about 5000 on next ridge but they were working maybe 2000-2500 while I was there for the day.
Helped move a guy line and did a road change, still not sure how it was done exactly I'll stick to the swing yarders and grapples...
My Berger-fu is weak, I have not been around them in person until this last month, so might need correction on model numbers. They are an impressive machine and the free standing tower is very interesting.
Dahlgren Logging, Forks WA June 2020 near Clallam Bay
Marc IV or M2A (?) with a Cat 1693 in her. Sounds pretty sweet when you give her the full ahead. Old Hyster was set out about 5000 on next ridge but they were working maybe 2000-2500 while I was there for the day.
Helped move a guy line and did a road change, still not sure how it was done exactly
I'll stick to the swing yarders and grapples... Dahlgren Logging, Forks WA June 2020
Marc VI broken down for transport and stored in the shop. 220,000 transport weight, tube is 65,0000, fully assembled is over 300,000. They had a scale slip for it somewhere. 800HP VTA1710 Cummins motor, 5000ft of 1 3/4" on there and the frame is actually notched for the bull gear You'll just about need a new pair of shorts when you see it in person.
Marc VI broken down for transport and stored in the shop. 220,000 transport weight, tube is 65,0000, fully assembled is over 300,000. They had a scale slip for it somewhere. 800HP VTA1710 Cummins motor, 5000ft of 1 3/4" on there and the frame is actually notched for the bull gear
You'll just about need a new pair of shorts when you see it in person. 
