Forgotten
by Robert Bales
Title
Forgotten
Artist
Robert Bales
Medium
Photograph - Photo
Description
This is another presentation of the same old truck that I have been taking for many years. You may want to go back and see the changes over the years.
Every time I go by the Schellbourne Station a little distance from Eli, Nevada I need to stop and take a look at this old truck. Each year it seems like it becomes a little more rustic along with the old buildings. The first time I found it a small winch was on the bed, but now you can see it is gone.
Schellbourne was once a Pony Express Station which grew into a mining town of 300. Today it is a very well preserved ghost town on a private ranch.
Schellbourne became a mining camp in 1871 but only after the Schell Creek Station that served both the Pony Express and the Overland Stage both ceased operations thereby eliminating the need for the Schell Creek station. By fall of 1872, Schellbourne had a population of about 100. A townsite was laid out that included five saloons, a Wells-Fargo office, two blacksmith shops, three stores, two restaurants, two lodging houses, and two law firms. During the summer of 1872, the Schellbourne boom reached its peak. Close to 400 residents were crowded onto the flatlands around the old Pony Express station. Schellbournes future looked rosy until rich strikes were made at Cherry Creek, directly across Steptoe Valley. This stifled the Schellbourne boom and drained most of its residents. By 1881, Schellbourne still had a population of 85, most of whom were staying in hopes of a revival of the mines. Unfortunately for the town, the early 1880s ended all serious mining activity forcing virtually all the businesses to leave town. Schellbourne has enjoyed a quiet and serene existence for more than a hundred years. While never abandoned, the town has not had more than 25 residents since the early 1900s. Schellbourne is a must see for the ghost town enthusiast.
The Ford Model TT is a truck made by the Ford Motor Company. It was based on the Ford Model T, but with a heavier frame and rear axle, giving it a rating of 1 short ton (0.91 t).
The rear axle of the TT had a worm drive and crown wheel, unlike the Model T's crown wheel and pinion. The worm was located at the end of the drive shaft and above the crown wheel. The wheelbase of the Model TT was 125 inches (3,200 mm), compared to 100 inches (2,500 mm) for the Model T. It was often equipped with an accessory gearbox, such as the Ruxtell or Jumbo gearboxes, which allowed the truck to have intermediate gears between low and high, useful for hill climbing. It was often sold as a chassis with the buyer supplying the truck body as needed. Mass production with Ford produced bodies ran from 1925 to 1927, but production of the Model TT had started with the first chassis being released in 1917. In 1923, it cost $380. In 1925, a hand operated windshield wiper was added.
It was very durable for the time, but slow when compared to other trucks. With standard gearing, a speed of not more than 15 mph (24 km/h) was recommended, and with special gearing, a speed of not more than 22 mph (35 km/h) was recommended, according to Ford Dealers Data Book 1923. Standard worm gear ratio was 7.25:1, and special gearing gave a ratio of 5.17:1. Because of this, accessory catalogs offered items to help give the Model TT more power.
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Anne Gifford 9 Days Ago
What an artful and poignant journey, photographing this car year after year. vote
Robert Bales replied:
It sure was and thanks for the comment and vote!! It is hanging on our winter house wall!
Spencer McDonald
Congratulations! Your beautiful HDR image has been featured on the homepage of the original "HDR photography" group here at Fine Art America.
Don Columbus
Congratulations, your work is Featured in "All Automotive Artworks" I invite you to place it in the group's "2020 Featured Image Archive" Discussion!! L/Tweet
Christopher James
One of your peers nominated this image in the 1000 views Groups nominated images by your fellow artist in the Special Features #16 promotion discussion. Please visit and pass on the love to another artist.....L/F/Tw
Robert Bales replied:
Thanks, Christopher for the information and the wonderful discussions!! Thanks for the LFTw!!
Reykholt ArtFabrik
Amazing i love it. =) i have a similar one i named "mater" hehe... Like and fallow artis!
Christopher James
One of your peers nominated this image in the 1000 views Groups nominated images by your fellow artist in the Special Features #16 promotion discussion. Please visit and pass on the love to another artist.....L/F/Tw
Robert Bales replied:
Thanks, Christopher for the information and the wonderful discussion!! Thanks for the LFTw!!
Pamela Williams
Congratulations your work has been featured on aRt diSTriCt groups homepage! Bravo! Be sure to share your image in the groups Featured Archive discussion!
Steven Bateson
The Trucks Old Abandoned and Rusty Group is honored that you chose to submit your work to the group and we are proud to feature your magnificent image on the Homepage in the Featured Images.
Ann Horn
Great capture, Robert. That old truck looks to be almost as old at the mountains! f/l
Robert Bales replied:
Thanks so much Ann for the comment and the FL !! Your comment sure gave me a smile.
Luther Fine Art
Congratulations,! Your terrific artwork has been Featured by the - ABC GROUP D IS FOR DAMAGED themed week! You are invited to archive it in the Feature thread
Paul Quinn
Great presentation Robert with the mountains in the background. I love these old and forgotten relics!
Bijan Pirnia
Mr. Robert, my dear sir, I'm delighted to see that we share the love of nostalgia. I'm a complete sucker for anything nostalgia, be it buildings, cars, farm implements, and so on. It is as if I lived another life centuries ago and still carry the memories of that life.
Robert Bales replied:
I also enjoy seeing old things!! Thanks for the nice commet and so glad you enjoyed the image!!