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R. G. LeTourneau’s Last Remaining Tournalaid Homes Face Demolition

  • January 23, 2023
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Tournalaid homes were made in the hundreds during the WWII-era. These cement homes were prefabricated by a machine called the Tournalayer, designed and built by R. G. LeTourneau. The first…
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  • VC-22 Sno-Freighter

Received LeTourneau NOW Newsletters 1953-1966

  • December 13, 2022
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I received a cache of gently read LeTourneau NOW newsletters in the mail yesterday. These company newsletters were published by R. G. LeTourneau. Inc. and mailed to whomever wanted to…
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  • Greenland
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  • Side Dump Train
  • TC-264 LeTourneau Sno-Buggy
  • TC-266 Marsh Buggy
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  • VC-12 Tournatrain
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R. G. LeTourneau’s Overland Trains: a complete history is now AVAILABLE

  • September 17, 2022
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I started writing this book in February of 2020. Two and a half years later, I have captured the most complete Overland Trains story ever published. Buy the book now…
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LeTourneau Electric Drive Pin

  • April 25, 2022
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My wife and I had brunch with some friends yesterday. He just celebrated his 90th birthday over the weekend. He has had a significant impact on the Overland Trains story.…
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Sno-Train in R. G. LeTourneau, Inc. Longview, TX Proving Grounds

  • February 3, 2022
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In this black and white Sno-Train image, you can tell by the tires that it is moving. This image was captured prior to it leaving R. G. LeTourneau, Inc.’s property…
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  • TC-497 Overland Train
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  • VC-12 Tournatrain
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Overland Trains Video by Calum

  • December 17, 2021
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An acquaintance of mine posted a video on the Overland Trains today. It has been a labour of love for him over the past 2 years. His research and narration…
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Alaska Freight Lines Sno-Freighter Swinging Axle Assembly

  • November 10, 2021
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When Alfred Ghezzi purchased the Sno-Freighter for supply runs to the Distant Early Warning Line, he never realized that it would make just three working trips before coming inoperable. Over…
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Sno-Train Testing in Houghton, MI

  • September 20, 2021
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When the Sno-Train manufacturing was completed, it was sent to Houghton, MI for the Army to test capabilities. In the image shown below, you see two personnel checking trailer connection…
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LeTourneau Tactical Tree Crusher Location

  • June 8, 2021
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The Tree Crusher is not an Overland Train. I wanted to showcase a unique machine built by R.G. In 1968, the United States military leased the only two Tree Crushers…
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R.G. LeTourneau, Inc: Defense Projects

  • June 3, 2021
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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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An Ar-Gee Design

  • May 27, 2021
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You won’t see the Ar-Gee Design logo very often. It was used in 1957 only. When R.G. LeTourneau wanted to attend a trade show, he was still restricted from using…
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  • Sno-Buggy Testing in Greenland with Aircraft Overhead February 6, 2023
  • 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
  • Overland Train TC-497 and Buggy Fan Art January 20, 2023
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