LCC-1-Sno-Train – Overland Trains

TRADCOM Visitors Inspect Firestone’s 120x48x68 Tires

In April 1954, visitors from TRADCOM inspect the 120x48x68 tires. These tires were designed by LeTourneau and built by Firestone.

When the Sno-Train manufacturing was completed, it was sent to Houghton, MI for the Army to test capabilities. In the…

If the military is involved, you can be certain that they will use an abbreviation or acronym for their organized…

The Firestone 120x48x68 tires are arguably, one of the most recognizable features on the last 3 LeTourneau Overland Trains. These…

It is uncommon to see an image with the Sno-Train on the beach, let alone with troops and company or…

Willow Freeze was a 5 phase maneuver during the winter of 1960-1961. It involved elements from the United States Army…

During my trip to Texas last week, I interviewed a man who drafted the suspension components for the Overland Train…

I made a connection yesterday that had some new Sno-Train images. They were taken by her father Jack Stalberg. The…

Between 1960 and 1962, the Sno-Train stopped on a gravel road, with light snow. It was carrying a small U.S.…

The image below shows the Sno-Train (LCC-1) in, or around, Dawnson, YT. Based on a few indicators from the machine’s…

During any scientific, research, or subject matter exploration, understanding the finer details can make or break a project. Observations that…

Imagine driving down the road and seeing this machine taking over part of your lane. You bet that you are…