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07-17-2009, 04:20 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: May 2003
Location: New Bern
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M.O.C. #311
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Iowa farm crossing and RETURN
We are visiting a Coast Guard buddy from Iowa. He has 200 acres and a stream to cross. He purchased a Railroad Car (used to haul 18 wheeler trailers) for his bridge. On top of bridge.
The steps on Monty reduced the passenger side clearance because the were about 1" too low and was rubbing on the 9" rail of the bridge if I got too close.
EDIT - 7/19/09 - We made it back across the bridge with no problems and on the first attempt. We did not have to backup either. Experience and proper planning worked out. Pictures of both crossings and time on the farm.
Cheers,
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07-17-2009, 05:39 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: New Bern
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John,
When I lived in California, many people used railroad cars for bridges accross streams. Some would put two side by side. They made great bridges.
Jim
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07-17-2009, 05:51 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: Winfield
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Nice pics of a daredevil Monty hauler!!!!!
Bingo
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07-17-2009, 06:08 AM
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Montana Master
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Keeper centered John! Or it could be a 5er wash. The pics tell a lot.
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07-17-2009, 07:22 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Oct 2006
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Fab photos! love it!
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07-17-2009, 10:06 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Nov 2002
Location: Oceanside
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Good job, John! Great pictures! Looks like fun! That looks like a really nice area. I hope it doesn't rain too much before you're ready to leave! Enjoy the visit.
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07-17-2009, 05:53 PM
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Montana Master
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John,
Did it hold "your" weight?
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07-18-2009, 09:12 AM
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Montana Master
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Location: Livermore
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John, always good to see the corn from my home state. If you go near Milwaukee on the way to the G.L. Rally, give a shout and maybe stop by for a game of pool and a beer.
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07-18-2009, 03:03 PM
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Montana Master
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Great pics! They really tell the story.
Pam
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07-18-2009, 04:23 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Nov 2002
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John, I hope there is a place for you to turn around before you head out. Going forward there is one thing but I don't think I'd want to back all the way out across that bridge!
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07-19-2009, 04:54 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: Omaha
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M.O.C. #2780
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Our son made the bridge to his house with the railroad car. we getto go over it everytime we take the Monty to and from its parking space. I like your picture.
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07-20-2009, 01:37 AM
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Montana Master
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Gotta say, I think that first photo could be used in a brochure!
And, wanna know, if the photographer had to stand in the water to get it! 
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07-20-2009, 02:59 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Nov 2004
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Glad to hear (Edit) that the return trip worked as planned! Good job, John.
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07-20-2009, 07:51 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: May 2003
Location: New Bern
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M.O.C. #311
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Quote:
quote:Originally posted by Mrs. CountryGuy
Gotta say, I think that first photo could be used in a brochure!
And, wanna know, if the photographer had to stand in the water to get it!
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Nope: Mary was in their Ranger ATV.
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07-20-2009, 12:30 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Nov 2002
Location: Bakersfield
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M.O.C. #15
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John,
Thanks for sharing. The pictures are great! Isn't it great being able to visit friends as you travel our great country.
Keep on enjoying and travel safely.
Dennis
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