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The Big Plow with Disc 6 foot J5G, Photo 36, L-8307,

Description: Photograph of what was unofficially called The Big Plow with a 6-foot disc. The Series H (Model 6-16) was introduced in 1955, according to, Eric C. Orlemann's book on LeTourneau earthmoving equipment.
Date: August 15, 1955
Creator: R.G. LeTourneau, Inc.
Partner: LeTourneau University Margaret Estes Library

Sno-train, view from car, P0U, P-10-34, L 6938

Description: Photograph of the VC-22 Sno-Freighter, which measured 274 feet in length and had a maximum payload of 175 tons. One went to work transporting supplies in Alaska in 1956.
Date: March 2, 1955
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

Electric logging,crane P0U,P-10-34, L 7916

Description: Photograph of a Series "F" Log Stacker, called by Eric C. Orlemann "the most efficient log loading solution for the timber industry."
Date: July 12, 1955
Creator: R.G. LeTourneau, Inc
Partner: LeTourneau University Margaret Estes Library

Log Stacker, P0U, P-10-34, L 8226

Description: Photograph of a LeTourneau log stacker. The log stacker was introduced in 1955 (the date of this photograph) as its first diesel-electric drive Series "F" Log Stacker, Model C-4, according to Eric Orlemann. It had a rear-mounted engine and all electric wheel drive. This would serve as a basic pattern for all stackers to be built by the company into the 1980s.
Date: July 29, 1955
Creator: R.G. LeTourneau, Inc.
Partner: LeTourneau University Margaret Estes Library

Landing Craft Retriever Lt8-55017-5-298

Description: Photograph of the Series MA-31 Landing Craft Retriever, originally completed by LeTourneau in November 1954. It was ordered by the U.S. Army, and only one was ever built. Its main mission was to drive into deep surf and retrieve beached or capsized amphibious vehicles, according to author Eric Orlemann.
Date: September 8, 1955
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

Transporter, off-road tests, P0U,P-10-36, L 8360

Description: Photograph of LeTourneau transporter being put through its off-road tests. Its six wide tires made it especially well-suited for very sandy environments, such as deserts.
Date: August 22, 1955
Creator: R.G. LeTourneau, Inc
Partner: LeTourneau University Margaret Estes Library
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