July 31, 2010
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ATCA's Annual Show features Unique Models

Featured Article Image August 2010
Those of you who read my column know how much I enjoy the August Fescht and toy show in Macungie, Pa. Macungie Memorial Park is also the location of a number of other car and truck shows, with one of the largest put on by the ATCA, Antique Truck Club of America. http://www.antiquetruckclub.org. Go to the Antique Truck Club of America. [Read More]

What's New at Toy Trucker & Contractor

Aumann Auctions, Inc.'s new toy listing!
Aumann Auctions, Inc.'s new toy listing!
Aumann Auction has the toy listing for the
20th Annual National Toy Truck 'N Construction Show
in Indianapolis, Indiana,
August 20, 21 & 22, 2010

at the Wyndham Indianapolis West (formerly Adam's Mark Hotel),
I-465, Exit 11A, 2544 Executive Drive.

This will be a three-day room-trading, showroom with an Auction on Saturday. Go to the Aumann Auctions, Inc. for toy listings. [Read More]

SOLD OUT - the Northwest 25D Crane w/Dragline
SOLD OUT - the Northwest 25D Crane w/Dragline
The Northwest 25D Crane w/Dragline are gone!

Limited Quantities - 0 draglines remaining - too late! [Read More]

Bantam Crane/White WC22 Truck - official construction model is announced!
Bantam Crane/White WC22 Truck - official construction model is announced!
The 2010 Official Construction Model for the National Toy Truck 'N Construction Show is a Bantam Crane on a White WC22 Truck.

To get more info., go here: [Read More]

SmithCo Side Dump Truck - official 2010 truck model is announced!
SmithCo Side Dump Truck - official 2010 truck model is announced!
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 2010.

This year's model will be the 1/64 die-cast metal SmithCo Side Dump Truck. The National Toy Truck 'N Construction Show (NTTCS) takes place in Indianapolis, Ind., Aug. 20-22, 2010. [Read More]

Harold Nicholas displays the Bucyrus Steam Shovel
Harold Nicholas displays the Bucyrus Steam Shovel
  Harold was at a train show in West Allis, Wis., this past fall.  His layout displays the Bucyrus Steam Shovel available from Toy Trucker & Contractor.

Go to the Country Store to order yours!
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Check out DCP's Personalized Tractor Trailer
Check out DCP's Personalized Tractor Trailer
Toy Trucker & Contractor and DCP have joined together in bringing you, the chance to own your very own personalized truck. Stop by the show to see a sample model!

Go to DCP Personalized Products to check it out - the model will be available online soon!

Adams Mark changes to the Wyndham
Adams Mark changes to the Wyndham
The Adams Mark Hotel - Airport Location changes their name to the Wyndham Indianapolis West Hotel.

Sorry for any confusion - the new signs just went up this week. Please look for the Wyndham hotel instead of the Adam's Mark.

New photos - just in of the 2009 truck! 8/5/09
New photos - just in of the 2009 truck! 8/5/09
Amazing detail of the 2009 National Toy Truck 'N Construction Show model. Prototype pictured - cab roof will be red.

Quantities Limited - 0 trucks remaining - too late! [Read More]

Trail King TK-1000 in the Sept. 1997 issue of TT&C
Trail King TK-1000 in the Sept. 1997 issue of TT&C
Here is the story that Cathy talked about in the Aug. 2009 issue of Toy Trucker & Contractor. [Read More]

Marvel of the 21st Century Made Possible with Bucyrus Steam Shovels
Marvel of the 21st Century Made Possible with Bucyrus Steam Shovels
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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