The Overland Train was the final train vehicle made by R. G. Letourneau. The back of this product card showed…
Continue ReadingOverland Mark 2 Water System
The Overland Mark 2 (Mark 2) was designed to support a crew of six and operate unsupported for a short…
Continue ReadingAlaska Freight Lines Sno-Freighter: Dates are Not What they Seem
I am a bit of a sucker whenever a LeTourneau image is for sale online. I opened my front door…
Continue ReadingThe Army Nuclear Power Program and Camp Thule’s PM-2A Reactor
On June 25, 1960, the United States Navy Ship (USNS) Marine Fiddler departed from Buffalo, NY. It was the first…
Continue ReadingOverland Train Mark 2 General Dimensions
R. G. LeTourneau, Inc. and the Army had milestones built into The Overland Train Mark 2 (Mark 2) contract. These…
Continue ReadingBook Writing Update as of February 22, 2022
I have had 4 days off for the weekend, President’s Day, and one day of vacation to write. The work…
Continue ReadingR. G. LeTourneau, Inc. VC-12 Promotional Card
On July 4, 1954, the VC-12 Tournatrain traveled around Longview, Texas as a promotional exercise. I like how this image…
Continue ReadingSno-Train Model Driving up a Hill
I purchased a model of the Sno-Train from a talented individual on Instagram. I am a grown adult, but playing…
Continue ReadingStanding in Front of the Overland Mark 2 Tire
The Sno-Train and the Overland Mark 2 tires garnered a great deal of attention. Why shouldn’t they? the Firestone 120x48x68…
Continue ReadingSno-Train Model First Look
Over the last couple of years, I have spoken with a number of model builders. They ask for specifications and…
Continue ReadingBob Hope and Anita Ekberg at Thule Air Base New Years 1955
On New Years night, December 31, 1954, Bob Hope, Anita Ekberg, Margaret Whiting, Bill Holding, Jerry Colona, and others travelled…
Continue ReadingSno-Train in R. G. LeTourneau, Inc. Longview, TX Proving Grounds
In this black and white Sno-Train image, you can tell by the tires that it is moving. This image was…
Continue Reading