gray07 Posted November 28, 2011 Share Posted November 28, 2011 I guess these are all over the world, but here on interstate 65 in indiana, there are fields of these built, i guess this one was going there, there were 3 of these in a row going down the highway. I know not that good of a picture, I was following it and these things are long, theres a car in front and back with flashing lights. I will try and get a better picture of one next time i go that way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misfit Posted November 28, 2011 Share Posted November 28, 2011 Nice photo, I work with these in the transport planning field, usually figuring out how to get these from Port to site. The longest so far that I have "driven is a 50m blade, a challenge when some of our roads are tree lined and only 5m wide in places. Those big blades sit atop 120m towers That one looks to be in a clamp and there would be a boom between either set of wheels, the rear wheels being steerable to make turning easier. I never tire of seeing these . Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whale392 Posted November 28, 2011 Share Posted November 28, 2011 Had I have known you would like pics of the trailers, I would have snapped some from this weekend. We have them transit I-70 here all the time, and 3 were stopped at the rest area Eastbound between Dayton and Columbus. Looks like it is time for me to keep the camera in the vehicle! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foxer Posted November 28, 2011 Share Posted November 28, 2011 (edited) Looks kike the blade trailers. My company did site engineering in 3 locations in the Berkshire Mountains for turbine farms and it's quite a job engineering a road up to the sites from the routes they come in! I designed the foundations and we also did the electrical engineering for the lines into the grid. They are pretty awesome structures and I personally think they look cool perched on the tops of the mountains here. That shot on the highway really gives a good perspective of the size! Edited November 28, 2011 by Foxer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aaronw Posted November 29, 2011 Share Posted November 29, 2011 We have a lot of these in California too. A couple years ago I passed a bunch of trucks in I-5 hauling a windmill, I think 3 for the blades and 2 or 3 more for the tower and related assemblies. They don't look that big a mile away on a hillside but they are impressive up close. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cargostar Posted November 29, 2011 Share Posted November 29, 2011 We have a Siemens plant just south of town that produces blades. They go out on truck, or modified train cars. The trailers extend in the middle, and also hav a rear "bumper" that extends. I have a bunch of pics of an empty trailer if any one would like me to post them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck Most Posted November 29, 2011 Share Posted November 29, 2011 There are a bunch of these turbines going up about five miles north of me- I see these things going by my place all the time... at about fifteen miles per hour, with a chase truck out in front. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wagoneer81 Posted December 1, 2011 Share Posted December 1, 2011 We have a Siemens plant just south of town that produces blades. They go out on truck, or modified train cars. The trailers extend in the middle, and also hav a rear "bumper" that extends. I have a bunch of pics of an empty trailer if any one would like me to post them. Yes, please, post them! I'm always looking for unique subject matter! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Truck parts Posted December 2, 2011 Share Posted December 2, 2011 Yes please post them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gray07 Posted December 3, 2011 Author Share Posted December 3, 2011 Thats why i posted my picture, i know people are lookig for unusual loads for there truck models, you might beable to use a big scale helocopter blade for one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hotrod59f100 Posted January 8, 2012 Share Posted January 8, 2012 Oh how I hate these lol I got stuck at a rest stop for a hour and a half, because the driver did not read the sign for cars only lol. To make a long story short he took out a power box and got some hefty fines. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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