Sedalia Dave Posted April 27, 2022 Share Posted April 27, 2022 On 4/26/2022 at 8:59 AM, Bart Slade said: You don't back up with even 2 - not more than a couple of feet anyway. The connector tongues are designed to be pulled, not pushed. Get them even a little out of line they'll snap like a dried twig. Long combination vehicles are meant to go forward only. Seen it done more than once. Here are a couple of videos of of being done. This guy is not that good but did get it done. This guy is a pro So is this one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sedalia Dave Posted April 27, 2022 Share Posted April 27, 2022 Few things on the road are as scary an inattentive driver pulling triples. Any lane wandering is magnified through to the last trailer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cold Lake Kid, SASS # 51474 Posted April 27, 2022 Share Posted April 27, 2022 On 4/26/2022 at 12:15 AM, Dusty Devil Dale said: I've seen logging rigs in Brittish Columbia pulling up to four loaded trailers. That's a real lot of tonage. They're a nightmare to meet on a dirt logging road, often travelling 60+ mph. They have absolute legal right of way, so when you see the posted signs, you'd best just forget your fishing excursion and turn back. Using those bush roads will get you into some prime hunting and fishing areas, but, as you say, not fun to meet going the other way. The trick is to time your trip when they are going the same way you want to go, or, take to the bush when you see one coming head on. Even if you get stuck off the road, the drivers usually have a CB and the next driver coming in will stop and pull you out. My experience up here anyway. Mind you, driving, fishing and hunting with the son and grandson of the timber company may help LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WOLFY Posted May 1, 2022 Share Posted May 1, 2022 i learned something new (besides being so wrong about ca allowing multiples). until this thread i’ve heard “semi” and never realized it meant tractor + single trailer. also, i’ll echo Blackwater’s question; it’d be neat to learn how a road train is started and finished (or do they drop a couple before entering major cities? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marshal Mo Hare, SASS #45984 Posted May 1, 2022 Share Posted May 1, 2022 11 hours ago, WOLFY said: do they drop a couple before entering major cities? Major cities? It’s the outback! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackwater 53393 Posted May 1, 2022 Share Posted May 1, 2022 47 minutes ago, Marshal Mo Hare, SASS #45984 said: Major cities? It’s the outback! Those roads eventually take one to a destination. They likely either start or end at a place where lots of people and commerce are found. Cities?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marshal Mo Hare, SASS #45984 Posted May 1, 2022 Share Posted May 1, 2022 1 hour ago, Blackwater 53393 said: Those roads eventually take one to a destination. They likely either start or end at a place where lots of people and commerce are found. Cities?? Yeah but there is rarely a need to go through a city. Everybody has depots for offloading cargo. Why break up a train to have the depot in the inner city? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackwater 53393 Posted May 1, 2022 Share Posted May 1, 2022 35 minutes ago, Marshal Mo Hare, SASS #45984 said: Yeah but there is rarely a need to go through a city. Everybody has depots for offloading cargo. Why break up a train to have the depot in the inner city? Reread my question. I was asking how it was handled at the ends of the run. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chickasaw Bill SASS #70001 Posted May 1, 2022 Share Posted May 1, 2022 there are many "drivers" on the road , whom can NOT keep 1 trailer in the lane used to be watchout for teh 4 wheelers , NOW it is DON"T TRUST anyone CB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marshal Mo Hare, SASS #45984 Posted May 1, 2022 Share Posted May 1, 2022 1 hour ago, Blackwater 53393 said: Reread my question. I was asking how it was handled at the ends of the run. Likely depots, the trailers are offloaded with cargo being routed, just like freighT trains. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sgt. C.J. Sabre, SASS #46770 Posted May 1, 2022 Share Posted May 1, 2022 32 minutes ago, Chickasaw Bill SASS #70001 said: there are many "drivers" on the road , whom can NOT keep 1 trailer in the lane CB We call them "Steering wheel holders". If you really want an eye opener, try watching "Bonehead Truckers" channel on youtube. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chickasaw Bill SASS #70001 Posted May 1, 2022 Share Posted May 1, 2022 NO THANKS I see enough stupid , with out hunting for it CB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buckshot Bear Posted May 1, 2022 Author Share Posted May 1, 2022 10 hours ago, Marshal Mo Hare, SASS #45984 said: Major cities? It’s the outback! Not the Outback, they go through towns. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackwater 53393 Posted May 2, 2022 Share Posted May 2, 2022 1 hour ago, Buckshot Bear said: Not the Outback, they go through towns. I’m guessing, straight through!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buckshot Bear Posted May 2, 2022 Author Share Posted May 2, 2022 17 minutes ago, Blackwater 53393 said: I’m guessing, straight through!! Unless you're stopping off at the pub for a counter lunch and quick cold one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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