Gary,I came across "Murls Video" from a link on another site, To me, its a true treasure. Those jobs, the SanLuis Canal and "The Big Cut" are among the legends in earthmoving.And I have several old magazine copies on them both. To be able to see video of the TTSS-40's and the Ferry&Crowe equipment is a huge treat. I was able to download the video and watch it on my TV. Let Murl know that all those years ago, he was recording earthmoving history, and might not have even known it. He was fortunate to have worked on those jobs over the years.Regards, Tim Twichell.

hello gary thanks for giving me murls details it was really something to speak to a man who actually operated the euc ttss40s, gary is that murl in timts picture driving 392 as he said that he had that scraper new? gary thank him kindly for taking the time to talk. im a huge fan of this stuff
thanks ian

Great pictures Tim,thanks for posting.Just talked to Murl again and he is pretty sure that it is him on 392.And Ian,you made Murls day by calling him.He never thought his video would get so much attention.

For those interested,Murl Walker is my wifes brother.He is 82.This video is also very dear to Shirley seeing her brothers working.Murl is #8 of 15 kids,46 years difference between #1and#15.
After many years in construction,he took up driving truck till his retirement in 2002.
He is currently living in the San Diego,Ca.area.

Wonder where all that iron is now, even just to have 1 preserved would be wonderfull.

Thanks for the extra pictures Tim.I just noticed them on my profile.I will send these to Murl.

Gavin,I have wondered also where and if any of these machines are.

Shirley was digging through some of her pictures and found these of Murl.I talked to Murl on the phone today but forgot to ask what the wheel dozer was.Anybody know?

That's gotta be a LeTourneau isn't it? The lift looks like it's electric.

That would be a “Tournadozer” more than likely a Super C.

Kelly

kelly is right
www.youtube.com/user/tournadude?feature=mhsn#p/u/6/TsQa_TzmhlY

Thanks guys and thanks for the link.I sent it to Murl