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October 14, 2021October 14, 2021

TRADCOM Visitors Inspect Firestone’s 120x48x68 Tires

In April 1954, visitors from TRADCOM inspect the 120x48x68 tires. These tires were designed by LeTourneau and built by Firestone.

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Bob Byers, “Memoirs of an Alaska Bush Pilot”
The Sno-Freighter’s Final Re-Supply Mission

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TC-497 Film at Yuma Proving Ground

TC-497 Film at Yuma Proving Ground

I have been communicating with the private seller of a new TC-497 8mm film. Even after the sale was complete,…

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Digitizing an 8mm TC-497 Film

Digitizing an 8mm TC-497 Film

I acquired an 8mm film of the TC-497 in the Army's Proving Ground, Yuma, AZ. The process is extremely slow…

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LeTourneau Electric Drive Pin

LeTourneau Electric Drive Pin

My wife and I had brunch with some friends yesterday. He just celebrated his 90th birthday over the weekend. He…

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The Overland Train and Project Mobility

The Overland Train and Project Mobility

Project Mobility occurred from June 5-10, 1961 at Fort Eustis, Virginia. During the 6 day exercise, The United States Army…

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OverlandTrains.com is a companion to my soon-to-be published book on R.G. LeTourneau’s Overland Trains. I expect to publish early 2022. more

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