Yukon – R. G. LeTourneau's Overland Trains

Augustin “Marty” Martinez and his Ties to LeTourneau’s Overland Trains

Augustin “Marty” Martinez has had more hands-on time with Overland Trains story than any one individual. He was the primary Non-Commissioned Officer (NCO) in charge of the Sno-Freighter’s recovery after…

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R. G. LeTourneau’s Overland Trains: a complete history is now AVAILABLE

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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Sno-Freighter at Bear Creek Machine Shop – Then and Now

After the Sno-Freighter jackknifed and caught fire, it sat for several years in a valley east of Eagle. When the Sno-Freighter was recovered, it was moved to the Bear Creek…

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Sno-Freighter Trailer Ready to Cross the River

In October 1968, the Sno-Freighter and its trailers were being shipped out of the Yukon. The 5 trailers and Control, or Power Car were transported across the International line to…

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Yukon, Canada: Keeper of the Arctic Circle, Harry Waldron

Harry Waldron was a grader operator in Eagle Plains, Yukon. In the summer, he would sit at the Arctic Circle and tell stories to the tourists. The pin, seen below,…

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