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An R. G. LeTourneau, Inc. employee demonstrates the Tournatow by driving up sidewalk steps J5G

Description: Photograph of an employee of R.G. LeTourneau, Inc., at the controls of the Tournatow, the first vehicle to feature electric-traction motors mounted in the wheel assemblies themselves. The four-wheel-drive and -steer tractor is being demonstrated at the Edgewater Beach Hotel in Chicago, Illinois, on 1950-11-17.
Date: November 17, 1950
Creator: R.G. LeTourneau, Inc.
Partner: LeTourneau University Margaret Estes Library

Track-Less Land Train with pipe load P0U, P-10-34, L 6956

Description: Photograph of a Track-less Land Train carrying a large load of pipe. The Land Train was outfitted with 24 electric-driven wheels.
Date: February 17, 1955
Creator: R.G. LeTourneau, Inc
Partner: LeTourneau University Margaret Estes Library
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