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Did the Sno-Train Have Tire Chains for the Ice?

Did the Sno-Train Have Tire Chains for the Ice?

Well, kind of. The Sno-Train’s wheels came equipped with what LeTourneau called traction lugs. Breaking it down a little more…

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LCC-1-Sno-Train, TC-497 Overland Train
Christmas Sno-Train

Christmas Sno-Train

While the Sno-Train never transported Christmas ornaments, it did move tons of cargo for supplying Distant Early Warning (DEW) Line…

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Yukon Transportation Museum Swag

Yukon Transportation Museum Swag

The Sno-Train has been on display at the Yukon Transportation Museum (https://goytm.ca) for over 10 years. They have a wide…

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The Origin of the Sno-Train’s Snow Plow

The Origin of the Sno-Train’s Snow Plow

When the Sno-Train was originally designed in 1955 and accepted by the Army in 1956, it did not have a…

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Are we Forgetting How to… Everything?

Are we Forgetting How to… Everything?

I have been working on the finishing the Sno-Train chapter for the last two weeks. This machine has the most…

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Book updates, LCC-1-Sno-Train, VC-22 Sno-Freighter
Sno-Train Passing Over the Gulkana River Bridge

Sno-Train Passing Over the Gulkana River Bridge

In 1961, the Sno-Train was involved in Environmental Operation Willow Freeze. At the conclusion of the exercise, it departed Gulkana,…

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TRADCOM Visitors Inspect Firestone’s 120x48x68 Tires

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.

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general-history, LCC-1-Sno-Train, TC-497 Overland Train
Sno-Train Testing in Houghton, MI

Sno-Train Testing in Houghton, MI

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

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Abbreviations and Acronyms

Abbreviations and Acronyms

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

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DEW Line, LCC-1-Sno-Train, Side Dump Train, TC-264 LeTourneau Sno-Buggy, TC-266 Marsh Buggy, TC-497 Overland Train, Tournatrain, VC-12 Tournatrain, VC-22 Sno-Freighter
Firestone 120x48x68 Tires

Firestone 120x48x68 Tires

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

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general-history, LCC-1-Sno-Train, research, TC-264 LeTourneau Sno-Buggy, TC-266 Marsh Buggy, TC-497 Overland Train
Sno-Train on the Beach with Troops

Sno-Train on the Beach with Troops

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

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Sno-Train during Environmental Operation Willow Freeze

Sno-Train during Environmental Operation Willow Freeze

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

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