R.G. LeTourneau built 6 Overland Trains and two Buggies. The Overland Trains were designed to move goods and materials without significant roads or rail lines in extreme conditions, hot or cold. A few of the general terms used to describe these machines are Land Trains, Overland Trains, Tournatrains, Sno-Trains, track-less land-trains. R.G. LeTourneau, Inc. also built two buggies, the Sno/Swamp-Buggy and the Marsh Buggy.
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- Research & Writing Update, June 3, 2021
Two weeks ago, I traveled to Texas for an extensive week long research mission. After braving a tornado siren warning… - Overland Train MkII Rear Control Car Electrical Connection
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