The Tread Thread

[Nitro]

Outstanding shot, @Nitro!

I honestly believe I have captured at least one image of every piece of equipment we have on the showgrounds that drives on tracks

 

[Judge]

Interesting seeing so many shades of oxidation. Reminds me of the first time I saw a professionally done WW2 tank model where the treads were various hues of red-browns. Whee only edges that made contact with the ground or other metal parts were bare metal.

One I did some years ago:

 

[Rodafina]

I honestly believe I have captured at least one image of every piece of equipment we have on the showgrounds that drives on tracks

An incredible archive.

 

[Nitro]

Now it is time for some refreshments

 

[Judge]

I'd love to have one of those old Coke machines completely restored. Real "Americana".

Would look a little odd in my modern-furnished living room, but what the hell?

 

[Rodafina]

I'd love to have one of those old Coke machines completely restored. Real "Americana".

Would look a little odd in my modern-furnished living room, but what the hell?

I would prefer mine in crusty condition.

 

[Judge]

I would prefer mine in crusty condition.

They're out there!

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[Rodafina]

Triangular treads.

Check out how shiny a new the tread is.

 

[330]

Treading in Water

 

[Rodafina]

Artsy fartsy tread tracks

 

[Nitro]

Got to assist on some of the Caterpillar D8 teardown

A cracked cylinder head was the issue.

Oil sump parts

Trashed piston and cylinder sleeve

 

[Rodafina]

 

[VictorR]