While attending the MINExpo in Las Vegas, 9-12 October 2000, photographs were taken at the Euclid-Hitachi truck exhibit. The photos show details which could be observed by the general public. No attempt was made to include all the important features of the trucks - only those of particular interest were photographed.

Shown below are a number of small "thumbnail" photos. Clicking on each "thumbnail" causes a larger version of the photo to be displayed.

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Hitachi EH4500 (formerly Euclid R280)
Details of the Trolley Pantograph Hardware

Hitachi EH4500 - The Euclid R280 , powered by the Siemens AC drive system, is now designated as the Hitachi EH4500. Their truck line still maintains the Euclid name badge on the radiator shell. This truck is equipped with hardware for trolley assisted operation. A similar truck was commissioned on trolley at an ISCOR mine in South Africa earlier this year.

 Trolley Pantograph Mounting