My favourite this year was a drag line excavator working in an 'contractor's corner' on the show grounds. The RB10 excavator will be known in some parts of the world from the TV programme 'Salvage Squad'.
The excavator took working sessions with regular intervals and it was great to see the little machine work. Nystrup Gravel had a Ruston-Bucyrus of an older and larger type (RB17). A special feature on the RB10 at Graested was that it was in almost original condition. There was even traces of the original shipping address that made sure the machine arrived on the quay side in Copenhagen habour!
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| Working the handles! Today a relaxing past time occupation, once a hard job - especially when it wasn't sunny and the folding doors could be opened. |
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| The Ruston-Bucyrus excavator even came from the same region as my little gravel company. The contractors Carlsen & Nilou were from Soroe, only a few miles from Nystrup. Carlsen & Nilou also owned narrow gauge equipment that was used when larger earth works were handled. |
The programme 'Salvage Squad' RB-10 programme can be seen in four parts on youtube:
Part 1, Part 2, Part 3 and Part 4. At my work table I'm still working with wires and ESU-decoder for my Sala-loco. That could be the topic of next blog post rather than yet another of topic excavator diversion!
Hi Claus,
ReplyDeleteExcavator diversions are fine! Wouldn't it be great if someone offered the RB-10 as a kit in 1/35. Plan to send a couple of pics of the Jung with tippers later today. Also Black Beetle arrived from OZ for my company speeder.
Cheers,
Pete
What a delightful experience to witness the working Ruston-Bucyrus RB10 at the Graested Veteran Show! The show seems like a mechanical wonderland, filled with vintage treasures that transport you back in time. Seeing the RB10 in almost original condition must have been a treat, and I can only imagine the satisfaction of watching it diligently perform its tasks. It's fascinating to learn about the connection between Nystrup Gravel and the excavator's origin, bringing a sense of local pride to your gravel company. I'm eagerly looking forward to your next blog post about the progress on your Sala-loco project. Keep up the fantastic work!
ReplyDeleteThis blog post brought back fond memories of my childhood, growing up near a small gravel company in the same region as the Ruston-Bucyrus RB10 excavator. It's incredible to see such well-preserved pieces of machinery in action, and it must have been a real treat to witness it at the Graested Veteran Show. The personal connection to the region and the historical significance of the excavator make this post particularly enjoyable for me, and I'm looking forward to more intriguing posts from the author.
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