LCC-1-Sno-Train – Page 2 – Overland Trains

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…

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

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

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

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

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

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…