Alberta, British Columbia and the Canadian Rockies

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Today's Ride: East Glacier N.P. to Lake Louise, Alberta Canada
Miles Traveled: 370






Picture # 1:
Along the Icefields Parkway north of Lake Louise, Alberta Canada

Picture # 2:
I have taken this picture before in 2006, but couldn't resist taking time to capture it again. This view is on the Blood Indian Reservation just inside Canada's border after crossing over at the Chief Mountain port of entry.

Picture # 3:
Just playing in the mountains at Moraine Lake near Lake Louise, Alberta Canada

Picture # 4:
Now that’s what I’m talking about, a SERIOUS TONKA TRUCK! When I was a little boy playing in the dirt under the porch of our old two story log farmhouse, I’m sure I envisioned myself at the controls of a colossal giant such as this one.

The Titan 33-19 Hauler is the world’s largest dump truck! I can hold two buses and 2 pickups at the same time, but in reality, was built to haul 350 tons of earth in a single load! Work on the truck was completed in 1974 and was transported via eight rail cars where it was initially put to use in the Eagle Mountain Mine in southern California. A few years later, in 1978, it was moved to it’s mining operation near Sparwood, British Columbia where is joined a fleet of smaller trucks to move earth away from the coal seams in open pit mines.


Specifications: Now for the good stuff we techno-heads enjoy most.

Engine: gross power @ 900 rpm.......3300 HP
cylinders..................................16
cylinder bore & stroke...........9 1/16" x 10"
piston displacement...............10,320 cu. In. (169.15 liters)
operating principle.................2-stroke cycle, turbo charged, aftercooled, unit injection
full speed.................................900 rpm, 30 mph
idle speed................................315 rpm

Electrical drive system: generator - GM 10 pole alternator directly coupled to the engine
traction motors - 4 GM series wound motors

Suspension:
Front - independent
Rear - hydraulic load equalizing cylinders on rear axles

Tires: tire size - 4.00 x 57 - 60PR (overall height of tire - 140")

Electrical System:
24 Volt accessories with air start - two 12 volt batteries - 75 ampere alternator

Service Data:
engine lube oil system.....................278 gallons. (1262 litres)
engine cooling system......................215 gallons. (976 litres)
fuel tank ............................................800 gallons
hoist hydraulic tank.........................350 gallons
fuel consumption per hour (avg.)...70-80 gallons.

Weight:
net vehicle weight............................520,400 lbs.
payload...............................................700,000 lbs.
gross vehicle weight..........................1,220,400 lbs.

With diesel running an average of $ 1.65 per liter ($6.45 per gallon) in Canada, that adds up to an approximated $5,160.00 fill-up! It you take a look at fuel consumption alone, this monster drinks somewhere in the neighborhood of $520 dollars of fuel per hour!!! Bring on the Mack Daddy of Tonka Toys. haaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa

Picture # 5:

Chief Mountain as seen from Highway #6 shortly after crossing into southwestern Alberta Canada. This road runs alongside Waterton Lakes National Park which is the Canadian side of Glacier N.P.