But quite a unique vehicle! https://www.theatlantic.com/photo/2015/06/the-antarctic-snow-cruiser/396617/
Cool story but...Bald tires on a snow vehicle, can’t imagine it couldn’t navigate the snow... The million dollar question, where is it now?
As I recall, I saw a short article about this vehicle in a 4x4 magazine back in the 80’s. I think the title of the article was something like “free to a good home” or “come and get it”. Anyway the article told a little bit about it and told of its location in the artic. It had been left there (I don’t remember if it brokedown or if they had completed the task it was built for). I too wondered how good it could get around with slicks. Possibly the unbelievable weight helped it navigate around. Mark
I read the article and the vehicle was abandoned because (surprise, surprise) the smooth tires were useless in the snow. They also mentioned the thing was underpowered.
With their theory, we should run bald tires in the winter months. No wonder it was a failure with such genius behind its development. Couldn't even get tires right.
It was a diesel electric hybrid like most modern locomotives. I don't understand what your getting at.
My Mom was in school in Seville Ohio at the time this was going on and told the story of the whole school taking a field trip to watch this thing drive down us-224. (Now grenwich road) Must have made a big impression on her. Can't imagine today's kids looking up from they're phones long enough to watch it go buy. Thanks for posting.
Kind of interesting that Armour (Armour Star canned hams) Tech. Institute designed it and it was built in the Pullman district in Chicago. That area was a company town owned by George Pullman (company store etc) where the original Pullman Rail Cars were built. Its the really dark continent now and a shadow of its' former self. ws https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pullman_Company
Slick tires and not enough ground clearance for the size & weight, yeah that is going to work great...
