Sno-Train Sold as Surplus
When the United States Army decided to sell the Sno-Train as surplus, it came with a parts inventory valued at $20,000, description, technical capabilities, and images. All of this were…
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What Technical Resources do I Need to Research and Publish a Book and Companion Website
When I started researching the Overland Trains book, I thought that I had a pretty good idea of how to accomplish the technical aspects. I have worked in information technology…
Overland Mark 2 SOLAR Turbines Layout
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…
The Overland Mark 2 SOLAR Gas Turbine Fuel Use
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…
Book Writing Update and Progress December 24, 2021
My original deadline for publishing at the end of 2021 has come and gone. Researching, learning, and writing has evolved so much more than I thought was possible. The amount…
Mark 2 Trailer Tracking at Yuma
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.…
Thule Air Base Christmas Menu 1955
In 1955, Christmas dinner looked and felt a little different for Air Force Service Members at the “Top of the World.” The menu included Shrimp Cocktail, a relish tray, roast…
Sno-Buggy in Greenland
The TC-264 Sno-Buggy spent some time in Greenland testing out the HUGE Firestone 120x48x68s and a few unpowered trailers. It participated in tests as Camp Sierra and was driven by…
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 him over the past 2 years. His research and narration…
Did the Sno-Train Have Tire Chains for the Ice?
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…
Christmas Sno-Train
While the Sno-Train never transported Christmas ornaments, it did move tons of cargo for supplying Distant Early Warning (DEW) Line sites in the Arctic. The Sno-Train had the most diverse…