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Research & Writing Update, June 3, 2021

  • June 3, 2021
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Two weeks ago, I traveled to Texas for an extensive week long research mission. After braving a tornado siren warning and the extreme heat and humidity, I have to say…
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Sno-Train Pulling a non-LeTourneau Trailer

  • April 30, 2021
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During any scientific, research, or subject matter exploration, understanding the finer details can make or break a project. Observations that seem like minutia can be key puzzle pieces. In the…
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Sno-Train Driving with Lights and Writing Update

  • April 27, 2021
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Imagine driving down the road and seeing this machine taking over part of your lane. You bet that you are going to get over! Writing has slowed over the last…
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Moving with the Overland Trains

  • April 21, 2021
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The last couple of days were spent moving my wife and I to a new home in Gig Harbor, WA. As I started to unpack this morning, I noticed that…
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Working on the Sno-Train Chapter

  • April 2, 2021
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For the most part, I work on some aspect of the book every day. Some days my actual job, the one that sustains my life, will burn me up and…
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The Overland Train MkII (TC-497) with Power Car

  • March 26, 2021
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Below, the Overland Train MkII rolls along with a Cargo Car and Power Car in Yuma, AZ. There is no backstory for this image and the source is unknown. This…
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Scanning: Overland MkII Summary Report December 28, 1959

  • March 22, 2021
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I worked on scanning the Overland Mk II Preliminary Design, Study, and Investigation report this weekend. The report is unpublished and a one of a kind. Once scanned, it will…
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Best Search Engine for Research

  • February 2, 2021
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I love research. Aside from the the satisfaction of completing a final project, digging deep into archival documentation provides a great deal of satisfaction. I have used a combination of…
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Letter of Inquiry for Alfred P. Sloan Foundation grant

  • January 29, 2021
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I had intended on self-funding this project. The deeper that I get into the research and writing, I am realizing that the costs are quickly escalating. I applied for a…
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Applying for a Grant through Alfred P. Sloan Foundation

  • January 28, 2021
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After reading Jon Gertner’s books, I realized that he used a grant from the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation to fund his Greenland endeavors. I have spent around a $1,000 so…
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What am I reading January 24, 2021

  • January 24, 2021
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Jon Gertner’s “The Idea Factory.” I just finished his most recent book about Greenland. His writing style and research depth provide a well-rounded and thoughtful read surrounding the topic. So…
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Small Break for the Holidays

  • December 28, 2020
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I took a month long book writing break during the holidays. My day job has been demanding my full attention and I didn’t have the energy to conduct the research…
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Recent Articles
  • How Did the TC-497 Overland Train Steer? February 4, 2023
  • YouTuber Calum Visits the TC-497 in Yuma Proving Ground January 26, 2023
  • R. G. LeTourneau’s Last Remaining Tournalaid Homes Face Demolition January 23, 2023
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