July
July 2009
In 1964, our family went to the New York World's Fair. I was 11 years old at that time. I can recall all the futuristic displays and fantasy concepts by major U.S. corporations, most of which have all come true over the last decade. [Read More]
What's New at Toy Trucker & Contractor
The Northwest 25D Crane w/Dragline first shots are here!
Limited Quantities - 235 draglines remaining - add this one to your collection now! [Read More]
Incredible images of the 2009 National Toy Truck 'N Construction Show truck piece!
Quantities Limited - 116 trucks remaining - don't miss this one! [Read More]
The 2009 Official Construction Model for the 2009 National Toy Truck 'N Construction Show is the Northwest 25D Crane w/Dragline.
To get more info. or to order, go here: [Read More]
Die-Cast Promotions by F.F. Ertl III, Inc. is again proud to be the manufacturer of the National Toy Truck 'N Construction Show truck for 2009. This year's model will be the 1/64 die-cast metal Lefebvre Heavy Hauler with Precast Concrete Bridge Beam. The National Toy Truck 'N Construction Show (NTTCS) takes place in Indianapolis, Ind., Aug. 21-23, 2009. [Read More]
Finding a passageway from the Atlantic to the Pacific Oceans had been a dream of explorers for centuries.
To read the Cranes Etc. model review of the Bucyrus Steam Shovel, go to Crane Etc.
To read Steven Downs review on this model, go to Miniature Construction World.
For article from Model Railroad News, download this PDF file (320 KB).
To get more history on this model piece, download this 8-page PDF file (2.9 MB).
Go to Photos/Videos, scroll down to see more photos and how this model moves.
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The 2007 Official Construction Model for the 2007 National Toy Truck 'N Construction Show is an Allis-Chalmers TS-300 Motor Scraper.
Go to Photos/Videos, and scroll down to see more photos 360 degrees.
To get more info. or to order, go here: [Read More]
The Johnson Motor Lines, Inc. International Transtar II with Classic Trailer has arrived and is now in stock.
This metal die-cast piece is #4 truck in The Trucking Pioneers series.
To get more info. or to order, go here: [Read More]
The H&W Motor Freight International Transtar II with Classic Trailer has arrived and is now in stock.
This metal die-cast piece is #3 truck in The Trucking Pioneers series.
To get more info. or to order, go here: [Read More]
The J.B. Hunt International Transtar II with Classic Trailer has arrived and is now in stock.
This metal die-cast piece is #2 truck in The Trucking Pioneers series. [Read More]
The Crouse Cartage Company International Transtar II with Classic Tractor has arrived and is now in stock.
This metal die-cast piece is #1 truck in The Trucking Pioneers series. [Read More]