This group of pics comes after my assignment in Whittier. I bid into the “TOFC” mechanic spot in the Anchorage yard. These guys are responsible for loading, securement and offloading all freight transported by the ARRC.
TOFC is an acronym for “Trailer Over Flat Car”

Brand new Toyota “van loaders” are about 3 years old now

A comparison of the old “LaTourneau” on the left to the new Toyota on the right. The LaTourneau’s were made in 1972.

The Toyota van loader lifting a rental tie inserter off a trailer in front of the HE shop.

TOFC does a LOT of rebar and pipe offloading. This is an old Kaldness forklift with a special pipe/rebar removing attachment for offloading open top hoppers.

North end of the Anchorage freight yard from a man lift.

Took some pics while in a genie man lift. This is on the north end of the freight yard looking south.

This is at the TOFC shop.

Aerial view of the TOFC shop and looking north.