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The Scorpion

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The Scorpion
Posted by BigDaddy on Monday, October 16, 2023 8:37 PM

This is a cool invention to unload MOW vehicles.  The actual unloading is much later in the video.   https://youtu.be/jZbTPN_yQpc?t=645

Henry

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Posted by dknelson on Wednesday, October 18, 2023 9:39 AM

Mesmerizing!   Some years ago at Galesburg RR Days, the BN or BNSF showed a piece of MOW equipment called "The Mantis" and there was a big drawing of a praying mantis on the side.

You could have a scene with a Scorpion and a Mantis side by side.  A conversation piece

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Posted by maxman on Wednesday, October 18, 2023 9:46 PM

dknelson
the BN or BNSF showed a piece of MOW equipment called "The Mantis" and there was a big drawing of a praying mantis on the side.

Well, no drawing, but:

http://trainweb.org/screamingeagle/gallery/bnsf/bnsf-mantis30011.jpg

 

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