Just Scored this train for 80% for scrap http://s1-02.twitpicproxy.com/photos.../432318009.jpg
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Just Scored this train for 80% for scrap http://s1-02.twitpicproxy.com/photos.../432318009.jpg
WOW!! Before you scrap it, find a graffitti forum, and let them come a "bomb" it for a $$$ fee. then scrap it.. maximise your $$$
Nice one.
Will put update pictures soon on cutting it up
80%??
Congrats and am looking forward to your progress, Mike.
I get 80% of the sale of scrap price!
What are you using to cut it up, or transporting it?Quote:
Originally Posted by Starmex
...just watch out for the Asbestos. many old trains are full of the stuff (panneling, and insulation...)
Cutting it up with 6 foot big torch's liquid air and propane and one 6000# skytrak lift. And having a lot of fun!!!! Doing it!
done been cleaned and ready to go. all Gutted.
Good luck with the wheel trucks My buddy who works for the railroad said they weigh upwards of 25 tons each. Least thats what he told me.
One or two at a time perhaps.Quote:
Originally Posted by PartTimeScrapper
I cant see the photo...what kind of train are we talking about??
You have to click on "click here to enlarge"Quote:
Originally Posted by easyrecycle
Edit: Nevermind, guess he took the pick down, because the link doesn't show nothing. Sorry, Easy
O well...maybe I will see it later? Well I have to get out of the door here right after my water is hot for my tea.
the link doesnt work for me either, but, A FREAKING TRAIN????????? Holy cowza!!!!
It was just one car of a good size, old fashioned passenger train. Not the whole train. None the less, he is in for a good pay day to say the least.Quote:
Originally Posted by newattitude
Big toys for big boys. :)
Today was a good day took the train off the tracks and trucks to the scrap, 56,000 lbs of iron what a day!
Hey your pic doesn't work anymore and I sure would like to check it out. Nice haul btw
Twitpic of the lift today start cutting it up tomorrow. http://s3.amazonaws.com/twitpic/phot...DeTPNTXfAuE%3D
The truck picture VERY HEAVY!!!!!!http://local.twitpicproxy.com/web11/...8b418-full.jpg
SO how much did the 2 cranes and the truck cost youto get the stuff to the yard?
56,000 lbs and $400.00 for the transport
Nice haul.
This is still not one of my big hauls I had 3 large container lifters that pick up shipping containers each one was 140,000 lbs and got 20 cents a lb. was great paid a lot of bills off and got out of debt!!!!!!!!!!
I would love to do that myself.
It pays to know the right people and have the connections!Quote:
Originally Posted by Starmex
Thats the huge part of what we do...either it be the right place to go look or the right person at the scales to working with people in companies to get there scrap.Quote:
Originally Posted by GeorgeB
Networking is a huge part...and I love it.
Yeah, I agree. I treat all of my customers (residential and commercial) like they are the only ones that I have. It has paid off well, as they help me to grow bigger by always referring me to other people, as well as by being repeat customers as well.Quote:
Originally Posted by easyrecycle
I especially love contractors who get contracted to do a store cleanout. First one I ever did, brought me in close to $650.