snowtrac jim Posted February 6, 2011 Share Posted February 6, 2011 thanks for info dave do you have a contact number for mc clarty's Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snowtracdave Posted February 7, 2011 Author Share Posted February 7, 2011 Been trying to track down my notes which are a) a bit disorganised b) a bit behind the times . But in any case , as far as I can see we have surviving : 47 RN 34 52 RN 64 (can you pm me the vehicle number so I can place it in order please Jim) 56 RN 55 62 RN 69 62 RN 73 77 RN 08 01 RN 74 And mine which is ex RAE and has always carried a civilian number . I'm sure I've missed a couple off the list so please put me right if you know any others . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordon_M Posted February 8, 2011 Share Posted February 8, 2011 (edited) Another couple to add, but I just have locations rather than numbers. There's a red one visible by the west side of the A9 south of Aviemore, presumably civilian - I always thought it had to the the one restored for the TV. ... and, if we are talking owned by the UK, HM Her Maj has one parked in the stable block at Balmoral castle. I'd be interested to hear if you run across any US Army versions, as they were surely trialed ( don't have Crismon's book to hand ) Should you run across any similar US-built snow stuff please let me know as I have few bits and pieces here in Scotland. ( Tucker Sno-Cat, four Saginaw M19 ski / wheel trailers, and a bunch of Allis-Chalmers T26E4 M7 Snow Tractor spares ) Gordon Edited February 8, 2011 by Gordon_M Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ironhorse Posted February 8, 2011 Share Posted February 8, 2011 these are the two pictures i took in achiltiebuie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snowtracdave Posted February 8, 2011 Author Share Posted February 8, 2011 Top one is definitely ex mil - the socket on the front end and the fuel tank on the track guard are classic identifiers . Can't see enough of the other to be sure but it looks like it's 24v so a good chance it is too . Lot of work for somebody........ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Panzer nut Posted February 9, 2011 Share Posted February 9, 2011 Hey Gordon I seen that one on the Perth to inverness road when I went to see my friend at Lossiemouth. Missed it in the dark on the up run, saw it in the day time on the down run whilst in traffic, so following year I looked out for it and pulled over on the down run and went to the farm but no one was in, I quickly got some pictures of it and it was featured in one of the Mil Vehicle mags. I will dig out the pics I have. Ta Jon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ironhorse Posted February 9, 2011 Share Posted February 9, 2011 hi snowtracdave, do you think either of these could ever run again, or theyre better off being left for the rust. many thanks alex ironhorse Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snowtracdave Posted February 10, 2011 Author Share Posted February 10, 2011 (edited) hi snowtracdave,do you think either of these could ever run again, or theyre better off being left for the rust. many thanks alex ironhorse Difficult question to answer Alex - I'm several hundred miles away & not seen these two although I suspect my friend Mr Chatfield will know them . As I said earlier the engines are not too much of a problem as it's just the industrial version of the VW boxer flat four , most of the metalwork is flat sheet so any competant welder / folder could repair that apart from the bonnet which has compound curves -could be a bit problematic if that's missing .. The chassis is box section. Floor is ply . Tracks are basically conveyor belt canvas . Degraded tyres are going to be the biggest problem as they just aren't around anymore as far as I'm aware . (I'd love someone to tell me I'm wrong about that and where you can get them now......). Like most things , if somebody is prepared to spend enough time and/or money on a vehicle then they will always be restorable . The end result in this case would be an unusual and relatively rare exhibit to take to shows which is compact and easy to transport around and store being roughly the same size as an SWB Land Rover. A vehicle which is surprisingly useable and enormous fun to play with but unlikely to be worth what it cost to rebuild but then very few of our toys are when it comes down to it and who actually expects to make a profit at the end of a restoration anyway ? Edited February 12, 2011 by snowtracdave added info Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Willyslancs Posted February 11, 2011 Share Posted February 11, 2011 One on e bay now under classic cars, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snowtracdave Posted February 12, 2011 Author Share Posted February 12, 2011 Yes - saw that one a couple of night ago - Ex Balmoral estate now in Val D'isere . Could look upon that one as being ex HM forces I guess ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordon_M Posted February 12, 2011 Share Posted February 12, 2011 Well there was still a green one at Balmoral tail end of last year, I think I was there in September, unless it has moved in five months ? The camo one was at Beltring in 2002, and the white one was at Willie Bone's place in St Johns Town of Dalry about the same time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcspool Posted February 28, 2011 Share Posted February 28, 2011 Should you run across any similar US-built snow stuff please let me know as I have few bits and pieces here in Scotland. ( Tucker Sno-Cat, four Saginaw M19 ski / wheel trailers, and a bunch of Allis-Chalmers T26E4 M7 Snow Tractor spares ) Gordon, do you know this Sno-Cat? http://www.modellismopiu.net/m+gallerie/main.php?g2_itemId=257742 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davie Posted February 28, 2011 Share Posted February 28, 2011 This one was at the Scone Rally last year. I didn't take any details i'm afraid. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chevpol Posted February 28, 2011 Share Posted February 28, 2011 There is one in the yard next to where the Noth Staffs MVT meet, dont know if it is ex military or not, maybe a NSMVT member can shed light on it? Mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
polecat paul Posted March 3, 2011 Share Posted March 3, 2011 There is one in the yard next to where the Noth Staffs MVT meet, dont know if it is ex military or not, maybe a NSMVT member can shed light on it? Mark Hi Mark any chanceof finding out any info on it as may be interested in purchasing if its for sale Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chevpol Posted March 3, 2011 Share Posted March 3, 2011 Hi Mark any chanceof finding out any info on it as may be interested in purchasing if its for sale Big Ray might know, suprised he hasnt replied Mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
polecat paul Posted March 4, 2011 Share Posted March 4, 2011 Ok mate hopefully he may reply Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordon_M Posted March 4, 2011 Share Posted March 4, 2011 (edited) Gordon, do you know this Sno-Cat?http://www.modellismopiu.net/m+gallerie/main.php?g2_itemId=257742 Hi Hanno, I just about know what that is. Basically it is a type 843, the 743 but with cabover configuration, however that's a real army one and it has mud & snow tracks on it rather than snow tracks. Where is that one - do you know? The pontoon configuration is more like the US Army version. There is a similar civilian one in the Belgian army Museum ( Brussels? ) Gordon Edited March 4, 2011 by Gordon_M added link Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
antarmike Posted March 5, 2011 Share Posted March 5, 2011 Seen yesterday in the licolnshire wolds Came from a Scottish grouse moor, and now used in the Winter for sledging.....Good snow in Lincolnshire Wolds at times! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smithy Posted March 14, 2011 Share Posted March 14, 2011 (edited) I've been trying to upload this picture for a while now. I spotted it last year on the M5 southbound near Gloucester last summer, sorry for the not so brilliant photo. Edited March 14, 2011 by Smithy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
okdoky Posted November 18, 2012 Share Posted November 18, 2012 Saw this Snow Trac in Stirling in 2008. Wonder if it has been restored since then ???????? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordon_M Posted November 18, 2012 Share Posted November 18, 2012 That looks like one that is still being worked - there were a lot about on estates at one time. Closest place to Stirling for that sort of stuff would have been Andrew Allan at Callendar. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snowtracdave Posted November 18, 2012 Author Share Posted November 18, 2012 Would be nice if it were still around - looks like it's an early one . There's a nice ex Post Office Telephones one up on e bay at the moment . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony B Posted November 18, 2012 Share Posted November 18, 2012 Likley to be in demand this winter! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matchlesswdg3 Posted November 18, 2012 Share Posted November 18, 2012 Nice to see photos of a vehicle I actually drove as part of the job in my youth! It was used widely by the British Antarctic Survey from several bases, notably Halley Bay. Great memories! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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