Canadian Heavy Haul : Picture Diary

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B-train loaded with two 4-axle rear bogies; ready to go to load.

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Peterbilt 389 and 120ft+ concrete beam.

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The truck was nosed in under the cranes so the beam would arrive at the worksite facing the right way.

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Reversing around the yard prior to securing and flagging.

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Rear bogie steering is controlled from the tiny cabin under the load bunk.

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Converting the rear steering from manual to automatic on the outskirts of Winnipeg after an early morning police ■■■■■■ out of town.

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Always read the permit.

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Overnight parking at Nipigon at the end of a long day.

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Scenic Palisades at the edge of the Canadian Shield.

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About 2000 kilometres round trip.

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Bryn with his Freightliner Coronado; topped-up and ready to go home.

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New bridge on Highway 11 over the Sturgeon River in Ontario.

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The road was closed for about 15 minutes while the beam was lifted off.

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Topped-up and heading for home.

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Twisting road alongside Lake Helen.

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Tailbacks on Highway 17.

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Dryden, Ontario, second night-out.

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About 1 mile for every litre of diesel.

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Back in the yard with the B-train. For more pictures and stories of truck-driving in North America; check out http://www.chrisarbon-roadtrips.blogspot.com

[robinhood_1984]

Fantastic pics. I’m glad I wasn’t stuck behind you that day though, I find highways 11 and 17 frustrating enough as it is.