"Sno-Freighter", built by R.G.Le Tourneau, Longview, Tex, consists of power control car and five cargo cars, each with capacity of 25 tons; diesel electric generating sets in power control car supply power to 24 electric wheels which actually drive vehicle; body is of welded aluminum; frames, beds and axles made by cutting and welding tubular steel; it is used to provide overland freight link between areas normally isolated by winter cold and snow.
Built to conquer Arctic
Welding Engr
Welding Engineer ; 40 , n 7
1955
Article (Journal)
English
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