The Snow Cruiser’s use in Antarctica was underwhelming - the smooth tires spun and sank in the icy conditions. The crews tried throwing giant chains over the wheels with limited success.

Episode 216 of the pod.

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On October 29th, 1939, while traveling through Lima, OH en route to Boston, the Snow Cruiser struck a highway bridge and slid off the roadway and into the ditch.

Episode 216 of the podcast.

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Plans called for the Antarctic Snow Cruiser to have six compartments – a control room, engine room, a galley and photo dark room, living quarters, a storeroom, and cargo space.

Episode 216 of the podcast.

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