R.G. LeTourneau – Overland Trains

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…

The Tree Crusher is not an Overland Train. I wanted to showcase a unique machine built by R.G. In 1968,…

Two weeks ago, I traveled to Texas for an extensive week long research mission. After braving a tornado siren warning…

You won’t see the Ar-Gee Design logo very often. It was used in 1957 only. When R.G. LeTourneau wanted to…

In December of 1954, R.G. LeTourneau, George H.W. Bush, and R.L. LeTourneau met to go over plans for the late…

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

I traveled to Texas the week of May 16th for book research. I went through piles and piles of archival…

Beginning April 13 and extending until June 12, 2021, the Gregg County Historical Museum will host an R.G. LeTourneau exhibit.…

Below, the Overland Train MkII rolls along with a Cargo Car and Power Car in Yuma, AZ. There is no…

The last remaining child of R.G. and Evelyn LeTourneau passed away on February 15, 2021. Ben was one of 5…

R.G. LeTourneau’s Overland Trains were not the first large rubber tires to navigate the extreme snow and ice. When Dr.…