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Logistical Cargo Carrier (Series LCC-1)

Description: Photograph of a Logistical Cargo Carrier (Series LCC-1) at some type of exhibit of military vehicles and aircraft. According to author Eric Orlemann, the U.S. Army Transportation Corps requested the LCC-1 to re-supply the radar stations along the DEW (Distant Early Warning) Line. Length of the train was 173 feet with a maximum rated 45-ton payload capacity.
Date: 1956
Creator: R.G. LeTourneau, Inc
Partner: LeTourneau University Margaret Estes Library

Overland Train Model TC-497 MkII 1

Description: Photograph of the Model TC-497 Overland Train Mkii, the largest and most powerful of all the "land trains" produced by LeTourneau. The TC-497 was built for the U.S. Army to transport cargo in the Arctic under a wide variety of road conditions, according to author Eric Orlemann. It contained nine cargo trailers, a control car and two trailing power units. The TC-497 weighed 135 tons. Its overall length was about 527 feet. One of the LeTourneau domes is visible in the background.
Date: February 1, 1962
Creator: R.G. LeTourneau, Inc
Partner: LeTourneau University Margaret Estes Library

Snack Shacks at Tournapull, Box 1 Misc Photos, Photo 3,

Description: Photograph of several men waiting to be served at the Snack Shack at the R.G. LeTourneau Longview, Texas plant.
Date: Date unknown. Likely 1950s.
Creator: R.G. LeTourneau, Inc
Partner: LeTourneau University Margaret Estes Library

Snack Shacks at Tournapull, Box 1 Misc Photos, Photo 4

Description: Photograph of several men waiting to be served at the Snack Shack at the R.G. LeTourneau plant in Longview, Texas.
Date: Date unknown. Likely 1950s.
Creator: R.G. LeTourneau, Inc
Partner: LeTourneau University Margaret Estes Library

Snack Shacks at Tournapull, Box 1 Misc Photos, Photo 5

Description: Photograph of two men being waited upon by a woman in the Snack Shack at R.G. LeTourneau, Inc.'s Longview, Texas plant.
Date: Date unknown. Likely 1950s.
Creator: R.G. LeTourneau, Inc
Partner: LeTourneau University Margaret Estes Library

Tree Roller 20 foot wide 150 Ton, J5G, Photo 1, L-3835

Description: Photograph of a Series "G" Tree Crusher manufactured at the Vicksburg plan. Author Eric Orlemann said this model was 20 feet wide and weighed 150 tons.
Date: 1956
Creator: R.G. LeTourneau, Inc
Partner: LeTourneau University Margaret Estes Library

Tree Crusher, P0U,P-10-34, L 15908

Description: Photograph of a LeTourneau tree crusher, taken in 1959. It is unknown where the photograph was taken.
Date: January 1, 1959
Creator: R.G. LeTourneau, Inc.
Partner: LeTourneau University Margaret Estes Library

Tree Roller J5G, L-15908

Description: Photograph of a L-15908 tree roller. It was a diesel-electric machine designed to quickly push down and crush trees. This model was used in Tournavista, Peru, a mission town founded by the LeTourneau Foundation, the charitable arm of the company.
Date: January 1, 1959
Creator: R.G. LeTourneau, Inc.
Partner: LeTourneau University Margaret Estes Library

Log Stacker, Double Jointed J5G L-13578

Description: Photograph of a double-jointed log stacker in action. Location is unknown.
Date: September 1, 1957
Creator: R. G. LeTourneau, Inc
Partner: LeTourneau University Margaret Estes Library

Sheep's Foot Roller

Description: Photograph of a 1959 version of the LeTourneau Sheep's Foot Roller, used to compact dirt. The original version was built in 1929, according to Eric. C. Orlemann.
Date: May 1, 1959
Creator: R.G. LeTourneau, Inc
Partner: LeTourneau University Margaret Estes Library

Transporter, off-road,with log bunk

Description: Photograph of a LeTourneau transporter with a log bunk. The original unit was built in 1955, according to author Eric Orlemann.
Date: November 1, 1956
Creator: R.G. LeTourneau, Inc
Partner: LeTourneau University Margaret Estes Library

Rolling Mill,ingot, P0U,P-10-34,L 12786

Description: Photograph of iron ingots being melted at the rolling mill, likely in Longview, Texas.
Date: April 1, 1957
Creator: R.G. LeTourneau, Inc
Partner: LeTourneau University Margaret Estes Library

F-804 Stacker J5G, L-24152

Description: Photograph of the F-804 Log Stacker taken at the W.T. Smith Lumber Co. in Chapman, AL.
Date: January 13, 1966
Creator: R.G. LeTourneau, Inc.
Partner: LeTourneau University Margaret Estes Library

Rolling Mill,repairs, P0U,P-10-34,L 9357

Description: Photograph of repairs being made on a rolling mill machine, likely in the Longview Texas, plant given the date of creation.
Date: unknown
Creator: R.G. LeTourneau, Inc
Partner: LeTourneau University Margaret Estes Library

Landing Craft Retriever Lt8-56132-6-27

Description: Photograph of the Series "MA-31" Landing Craft Retriever built for the U.S. Army by LeTourneau. It was the only LCR ever built, according to author Eric Orlemann. Its main mission was to drive into deep surf and retrieve beached or capsized amphibious vehicles.
Date: September 1, 1955
Creator: R.G. LeTourneau, Inc
Partner: LeTourneau University Margaret Estes Library

Tong crane, P0U,P-10-34, L 11229

Description: Photograph of a LeTourneau tong crane picking up an automobile as a man watches. The inscription on the front of the crane indicates the photograph was taken in Longview, Texas, which was the primary plant and headquarters of the company by 1956.
Date: August 1, 1956
Creator: R.G. LeTourneau, Inc
Partner: LeTourneau University Margaret Estes Library

Tong Crane, Log Loader P0U,P-10-34, L 11455

Description: Photograph of a Series "R" Log Loader, according to information from author Eric Orlemann. It was designed to load logs onto trucks for transit. Only three Series "R" Log Loaders were listed as being built.
Date: September 1, 1956
Creator: R.G. LeTourneau, Inc
Partner: LeTourneau University Margaret Estes Library
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