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There were 6 Overland Trains

  • January 21, 2022
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When I watch or read about Overland Trains, authors typically forget, or don’t know, that there are 6 of them. The Overland Trains were built from 1952-1961. The first built…
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Overland Mark 2 Electrical Cable Weight

  • January 16, 2022
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When R. G. LeTourneau, Inc. engineers were calculating the Mark 2’s electrical systems, they had to consider electrical systems and cable weight. The largest insulated copper cable that could be…
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The Overland Train Mark 2 Fuel Capacity

  • January 14, 2022
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The Overland Train Mark 2 performance standards were proposed in 1958 to R. G. LeTourneau, Inc. Engineers had to work backwards to determine how to best meet the Army’s needs…
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Overland Mark 2 SOLAR Turbines Layout

  • December 29, 2021
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The Overland Mark 2 SOLAR 10MC gas turbines were an off the shelf product at the time of their use in 1961. R. G. LeTourneau, Inc. mated the turbines directly…
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The Overland Mark 2 SOLAR Gas Turbine Fuel Use

  • December 27, 2021
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A few weeks ago, I published an image of a SOLAR 10MC (Model Saturn T-1020S-4) gas turbine being installed within the Mark 2. The large circular tube on the top…
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Mark 2 Trailer Tracking at Yuma

  • December 24, 2021
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The video below shows the Mark 2 leaving the shop at Yuma Proving Ground, Arizona. This traverse was the first time the Mark 2 drove as a train in Yuma.…
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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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Did the Sno-Train Have Tire Chains for the Ice?

  • December 17, 2021
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Well, kind of. The Sno-Train’s wheels came equipped with what LeTourneau called traction lugs. Breaking it down a little more simply, the traction lugs were long rubber pieces or cables…
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Arctic Scene with Overland Mark 2 Model

  • December 10, 2021
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Last month I was contacted by a man who said that his father worked at R.G. LeTourneau’s Longview, TX factory. He went on to provide a fascinating story of his…
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Overland Mark 2 Jib Crane Capacity

  • November 17, 2021
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Similar to the LCC-1 Sno-Train, the Overland Mark 2 came with a jib crane. It was designed for moving freight and even changing a tire if needed. The jib crane…
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Overland Train Mark II Solar Turbine Installation

  • November 12, 2021
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Ever wonder what it looks like to install the Overland Train Mark II Solar turbines…?
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Vic Vessakosal at R.G. LeTourneau, Inc.

  • November 11, 2021
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A few days ago, I received an email from a man who said his dad, Vic Vessakosal, had been around the Overland Mark 2. His email goes on to say…
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