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Tournatrain Shown on R. G. LeTourneau, Inc. 1953 Annual Report

Tournatrain Shown on R. G. LeTourneau, Inc. 1953 Annual Report

The Tournatrain was the first produced Overland Train by R. G. LeTourneau, Inc. In the 1953 annual report, it was…

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Tournatrain
There were 6 Overland Trains

There were 6 Overland Trains

When I watch or read about Overland Trains, authors typically forget, or don’t know, that there are 6 of them.…

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Alaska Freight Lines, LCC-1-Sno-Train, Side Dump Train, TC-497 Overland Train, Tournatrain, VC-12 Tournatrain, VC-22 Sno-Freighter
Overland Trains Video by Calum

Overland Trains Video by Calum

An acquaintance of mine posted a video on the Overland Trains today. It has been a labour of love for…

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Alaska Freight Lines, general-history, LCC-1-Sno-Train, Nuclear, R.G. LeTourneau, Side Dump Train, TC-264 LeTourneau Sno-Buggy, TC-266 Marsh Buggy, TC-497 Overland Train, Tournatrain, VC-12 Tournatrain, VC-22 Sno-Freighter
Tournatrain “Rubber Tires Trackless Train” Advertisement

Tournatrain “Rubber Tires Trackless Train” Advertisement

During the early 1950’s Tournatrain development, numerous ads were published about the trains, or the products that they used. This…

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Tournatrain
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
Tournatrain Test: Pulling Heavy Tree Crusher Push Beams & Rollers

Tournatrain Test: Pulling Heavy Tree Crusher Push Beams & Rollers

A critical part of any newly developed machine is testing. On April 3, 1954, the VC-12 Tournatrain, R.G.’s successor to…

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Tournatrain, VC-12 Tournatrain
Tournatrain Painting Featured on Mechanica Popular

Tournatrain Painting Featured on Mechanica Popular

The May 1955 edition of Mechanic Popular (Popular Mechanics) featured an original painting you might find familiar. This cover image…

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Tournatrain, VC-12 Tournatrain

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