"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.


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    Title :

    Built to conquer Arctic


    Additional title:

    Welding Engr


    Published in:

    Publication date :

    1955


    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English





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