Wednesday, July 27, 2005

Al G. Barnes Circus 1933/ Headed for the lot


Now began the process of moving the wagons from the train to the lot. This is a good shot of a chain driven Mack truck, very durable, they remained around shows for almost another twenty years. You may notice the solid rubber tires. The driver would drop off these wagons at the front of the lot then head back to the train for another load.
Buckles

Posted by Buckles at 7/27/2005 07:55:00 AM

5 comments:

Anonymous said...

Correction, the Mack truck was not that durable. They were constantly breaking down and often needed maintenance. I remember back on the RBBB many times when these trucks were as good a paper weight.

27 July, 2005 11:20
Anonymous said...

Kevin,

What's your background? I remember all the heavy equipment for the circus for RBBB only used these Mack trucks.

27 July, 2005 11:22
Anonymous said...

RBBB used these truck into the 30's and were backbone in moving equipment from the train to the circus grounds.

27 July, 2005 11:22
Anonymous said...

The first time I saw Buckles and Barbara, they were pulling onto the Hugo Winter Quarters. Buckles was driving a brand new green Mack truck (SEMI) I noticed because it was the only new, shiny un dented truck (SEMI) there. This was in 61 I think.

27 July, 2005 12:26
Anonymous said...

This trucks were wonderful. I drove them for RBBB in 55-61. I also did clown acts for RBBB until 81. I loved those trucks. Sorry, Chris but those trucks saved a lot of time and energy.

27 July, 2005 15:29

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