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Oct 8, 2011 | 03:19 AM

#466

7.3 Rocket

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From: Wallingford, CT

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Originally Posted by MFogarty1996

The Phrase nothing good happens after 12 comes to mind

Sounds like a phrase invented by old folks.

Quote:

Originally Posted by acf6

this is pretty cool
Boeing Dual-Driver Truck/Trailer Combination - YouTube
i would like to see them turning

A lot of very over-length trailers have rear steer controlled from the rear pilot car to help make corners.

Oct 8, 2011 | 04:44 AM

#467

keyul

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From: Carson City, NV

Good night CT!

Oct 8, 2011 | 04:50 AM

#468

ArdWrknTrk

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From: EXTREME southwest CT

Good night to you on the West coast.

Oct 8, 2011 | 05:00 AM

#469

acf6

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From: Manchester, CT

Quote:

Originally Posted by 7.3 Rocket

A lot of very over-length trailers have rear steer controlled from the rear pilot car to help make corners.

I'm sure they do, I just want to see how they turn

Oct 8, 2011 | 05:31 AM

#470

Nice Work Truck

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From: CT

Good morning guys.
Miles that is a wild truck setup, in must be a wild ride in the rear.

Oct 8, 2011 | 08:54 AM

#471

Jigger2020

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From: North Bay Ont Canada

Good Morning CT

Oct 8, 2011 | 09:48 AM

#472

IB Tim

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From: 3rd Rock

Good morning and happy Saturday...looks like there is snow on the mountains in New Mexico!

Oct 8, 2011 | 09:50 AM

#473

Towmanjbo

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From: Manchester, CT USA

Quote:

Originally Posted by acf6

this is pretty cool
Boeing Dual-Driver Truck/Trailer Combination - YouTube
i would like to see them turning

I saw something like this on the Berlin Turnpike a few years ago only the rear tractor was full size and driving backwards and the trailer had like 12 axles. They were moving a huge bridge part.

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Oct 8, 2011 | 09:52 AM

#474

mox-ct

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From: Salem, CT

Quote:

Originally Posted by acf6

I'm sure they do, I just want to see how they turn

Some large city fire trucks are rear steer, I can remember seeing the Norwich Fire Department practicing a run through a very tight narrow road at what I would consider high speed for that size vehicle.