I think that Mack is a model B? If so I think it may have been the first model using the Hagerstown-built Thermodyne diesel.

Ah, good catch! I forgot the Hagerstown connection :) Yes, fairly certain that's a model B.

That combo is one of my favorites from equipment shows.

I like you. You're the only furry I can call an Ass, and you take little offense!

Also, when I was but a whelp, I had a fave story. I believe it was called Mike the Steam Shovel.... 'He' excavated a basement for a big building. He was trapped in the excavation, so they converted him into the heating boiler... ( pre-electronic repurposing for all you 'modern' political correct young socialists) Mike looked much like the wonderful Erie shovel here. (But needs happy cartoon eyes painted on his bukket)

No- wayt! I got it here: I did joojle search:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mike_M.....s_Steam_Shovel seems I got name rong. The shovel isnt 'Mike' thats the mick operator! The shovel is Mary Anne!

I hope all the Mikes and Mary Annes have great Holiday Seasons!

I don't think there is an adult steam shovel admirer around who wasn't brainwashed as a child by the tale of Mary Anne and Mike, whether or not they admit it :) I know I was!

Asses have served mankind over 6000 years. They are relatively smart, amusing as hell, beautiful, and affectionate. I can be a smart ass and definitely a dumb ass, but the "Ass" part has never bothered me >8)