May 17, 2012
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Bill Semple, B Model Mack trailer truck

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Heading up to Massachusetts to interview Bill Semple, I started thinking about all the fascinating collectors with astonishing collections that I have covered for TT&C in this state. From Fred Heim’s 1/2 scale trucks to Alan Banes' huge cement truck collection, Massachusetts has some unique collectors. [Read More]

What's New at Toy Trucker & Contractor

The official 2012 truck model is announced - HWC Peterbilt 379 36
The official 2012 truck model is announced - HWC Peterbilt 379 36" Sleeper w/Fontaine lowboy trailer!
This truck is the 2012 Toy Truck 'N Construction Show model!

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

Aumann Auctions, Inc.'s new toy listing!
Aumann Auctions, Inc.'s new toy listing!
Aumann Auction has the toy listing for the
22nd Annual National Toy Truck 'N Construction Show
in Indianapolis, Indiana,
August 17, 18 & 19, 2012

at the Indianapolis Marriott East,
7202 East 21st St.

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]

Exciting MOVE!
Exciting MOVE!
The 22nd Annual National Toy Truck "N Construction Show is M-O-V-I-N-G! Same town Indianapolis - but different motel. [Read More]

SOLD OUT - the Iron Outlaw truck
SOLD OUT - the Iron Outlaw truck
This truck was so popular - it is now gone, only VERY few left to sell at the show!

National Toy Truck & Construction - 1/64 Scale Truck Build Off
National Toy Truck & Construction - 1/64 Scale Truck Build Off
For Saturday's National Toy 'N Construction Show Custom Contest Rules, click here: [Read More]

Toy Farmer Museum Archives Sale!
Toy Farmer Museum Archives Sale!
Toy Farmer is Spring Cleaning at the museum and will be putting a number of items up for auction on ebay! [Read More]

Look out!
Look out!
An envelope will be inserted into your magazine if your subscription is about to run out.

Return it right away - don't miss a single issue of your favorite magazine(s) - Toy Farmer and/or Toy Trucker & Contractor! [Read More]

Bantam Crane's are now in stock!
Bantam Crane's are now in stock!
Click: National Toy Truck 'N Construction Show Models to order yours today!

Looking for Toy Shows and Auctions?
Looking for Toy Shows and Auctions?
New shows and auctions are being added all the time. Click here to view Shows/Events.

Show Model List!
Show Model List!
The past National Farm Toy Show models and the National Toy Truck 'N Construction Show models are now available to view on our web site!

Go to the Photos/Videos and scroll down to Products from the Past to view.

Limited quantities of tractors are still available through the Country Store. Also available are truck and construction models through the Country Store. Check it out!

The 20th Annual National Toy Truck 'N Construction Show was a success!
The 20th Annual National Toy Truck 'N Construction Show was a success!
Great fun was had at our show this past weekend. Go to the Photos/Videos for a few scenes from the show.

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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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Toy Trucker & Contractor is now on twitter. Click here for the link: Toy Trucker & Contractor twitter to follow us
or copy the following address into your favorites!

http://twitter.com/toytrucker

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!

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.

[Read More]

 

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