For Those Interested In Trucks
Aug 17, 2022 10:22:31 #
Kenworth trucks can be seen on roads all over Australia hauling one, two, three of four trailers in various configurations on public roads and even more trailers on some dedicated mine haul-roads. Initially imported from America as built-to-order fully assembled units, a Kenworth manufacturing plant was opened in Victoria, Australia in 1970 with the first Australian built Kenworth completed in March 1971.
In 2005 Kenworth opened a museum at the National Road Transport Hall Of Fame in Alice Springs and now houses over 30 Kenworth trucks including the first Australian built unit.
I took the following photos during a recent visit to the museum.
In 2005 Kenworth opened a museum at the National Road Transport Hall Of Fame in Alice Springs and now houses over 30 Kenworth trucks including the first Australian built unit.
I took the following photos during a recent visit to the museum.
Note the grey COE (cab over engine) truck at the far end was the first Australian built Kenworth which was completed in March 1971.
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This white Kenworth prime mover (tractor unit) was built for off highway use at a coal mine in NSW. It is taller, wider and has larger wheels and engine than the prime movers commonly seen on public roads.
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Aug 17, 2022 10:37:01 #
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mwoods222 wrote:
Great set thanks old time trucker
Thanks for the feedback mwoods222.
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mwoods222 wrote:
Great set thanks old time trucker
Ahhh!!! Brings back some pleasant memories.
Aug 17, 2022 10:58:25 #
While I can distinguish old from new autos, I cannot do the same regarding trucks. They all look new to me. Great photos!
Aug 17, 2022 11:00:07 #
Thorny Devil wrote:
Kenworth trucks can be seen on roads all over Aust... (show quote)
I can hardly imagine a boy in the Western world who is not interested in trucks and powerful machinery in general. In fact, I can see this as being an early sign of a healthy gender differentiator.
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Aug 18, 2022 02:35:13 #
flyguy wrote:
Great series of photos.
Thank you for commenting flyguy.
Aug 18, 2022 02:47:20 #
ecobin wrote:
While I can distinguish old from new autos, I cannot do the same regarding trucks. They all look new to me. Great photos!
Thanks for the feedback ecobin. I agree ecobin, car model changes are often more bold and often follow popular trends where as truck model changes are often more subtle in appearance while significant technical changes may occur which are not so visible externally.
Aug 18, 2022 02:49:39 #
srg wrote:
I can hardly imagine a boy in the Western world who is not interested in trucks and powerful machinery in general. In fact, I can see this as being an early sign of a healthy gender differentiator.
That is an interesting thought srg.
Aug 18, 2022 02:50:23 #
kpmac wrote:
Nice set. Colorful and nicely composed images.
Thank you for the positive feedback kpmac.
Aug 18, 2022 02:51:05 #
Earnest Botello wrote:
Great set, Thorny.
Thank you for your encouraging comment Earnest.
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