The park would be a hub of economic activity, where everything from imported Asian electronics to raw lumber would be trucked, sorted and pumped out across the nation by truck or rail. Virginia ports are on the path to capture some of that import growth with port terminal expansions, such as the APM terminal that opened Friday. A distribution-center park outside the town could generate up to 9,000 tractor-trailer trips a day in about 20 years. Not only do we have the benefit of handling...

A John Deere tractor towing a large piece of equipment was traveling southbound and because of its size took up part of the northbound lane. Several cars avoided a collision, but the driver of a Ford Escort smashed into the equipment, and died instantly. The name of the victim hasn't been released at this time. Boise, ID-- One person is dead after colliding into tractor equipment in Canyon County.

I can pick up a dual wheel, bring it to the tractor raised on blocks for clearance, and position it against the hub by tilting the wheel as needed. A page written by our readers Idea of the month: Simplify dual tire changes This carrier fastens to my skid loader's fork attachment. The rollers let me turn the wheel to align the bolts. Compiled by Paula Barbour. Wheels come off the same way they go on.

Could there still be some forgotten treasures hidden away up there? I would imagine that the old tin ceiling has been covered up making way for modern heat and air equipment. John and Benson said the old freight elevator that carried the inventory from the third floor still works in the building. They most likely are still being used in antique shops and specialty shops today. If you reached into boxes or closets of family or friends that lived here during the store's heyday, you may just...

Mayor Bob Magee presented the mechanic with a commemorative watch and a speech that was short and to the point -- just like Hoffarth said he likes it. The city's chief mechanic since December 1988, Hoffarth was in charge of keeping Lake Elsinore's vehicle, mechanical and boat fleet in tiptop shape. Now, Hoffarth, the 61-year-old man known less for his words and more for his actions, is putting away his gloves and socket wrench for good. Hoffarth's value to the city was also not lost on top...

Throughout the year preceding, members of Roots work to achieve the goal of having every piece of operable equipment running at the time of the festival. Some of the other displays include: steam, gas and diesel engines, tractors, antique heavy equipment and class cars. As the festival begins, plumes of steam and the shrieks of steam whistles will fill the air as a variety of steam-powered equipment is fired up. Families are invited to join the fun as participants will get a chance to see...