In Whitehorse, at the campground where we were staying,
there were number of old, rusty vehicles that had been used in the construction
of the Alaska Highway. They have
definitely seen their better day, but I have always loved old beat up trucks
and so I thought I’d enhance them to really show off their character!
I’m not certain exactly the type of truck this was, but it
certainly looks like it was meant to haul something, either workers, equipment
or other supplies. The character in the
broken headlights and windows, and the greenery growing up thru its bumper and
grill are really cool, in my humble opinion!
This is definitely something you don’t see around – an ambulance
from that time! I can almost imagine the
driver, gripping that steering wheel, racing down whatever passed for a road
during construction, getting the injured help.
Check out the snowplow attachment on this truck! Winters are harsh and tough up here in
northern Canada, and the truck (and driver) had to be as well. Compare this little guy, tho, to today’s
snowplows – makes the accomplishment of building this highway even more
amazing.
Jeff said this truck was a Canadian truck. I can’t really speak to that – I just love
the detail of the number on the side of the truck and the wild roses growing up
thru its grill!
Enjoy!
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