Spotted this handsome tugboat idling in the river during a recent video mission.
Great looking boat, well cared for, and working steadily. (Nikon D810)
Under the bridge…
Here’s another video from a day on the Delaware River. This time, we pass under the Ben Franklin Bridge in glorious black and white. Stay with the video all the way to the end to see the subway train crossing.
That’s a handsome bridge, especially from that angle. I have another one coming in which we’ll pass under the Walt Whitman. Stay tuned.
Container Shipping
Here’s an interesting video I made while working on the Delaware River recently. Passing Packer Avenue Container Terminal, there was a ship taking on bunker fuel.
This is a part of the USA infrastructure that many people do not see. All types of products travel via the container system, which is quite remarkable. More on this soon. (Video made with Nikon D810.)
Rokon
Check out this vintage Rokon from 1971, lovingly restored by a friend of mine.
Before there were all many of all terrain vehicles, there was the Rokon, which features an amazing design. Both the front and rear wheel are drive wheels thanks to a gear box located under the seat and a driveshaft that runs forward.
The Rokon is a rugged machine designed for rough use. The wheels are hollow and you can use them to store fuel.
While innovative, the design is fairly simple as you can see in the close-ups above and below.
It’s an impressive unit given when it was first available. Some stunning examples still in use.
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on May 22, 2017 at 11:33 pm Leave a CommentTags: all terrain vehicle, ATV, hunting, mechanic, motorcycle, photos, restoration, Rokon, sports, Trail Breaker