TRUCK NEEDS RESCUE 1981 WIDE GAUGE USED | BOMBARDIER
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- Опубликовано: 1 янв 2022
- A truck got stuck in the middle of Clearwater Lake near The Pas, Manitoba. Client agreed to help out truck owner who is stuck 7 miles out in the lake. We load up his 1981 Wide Gauge. Parked for months, started up on first turn!
The Bombardier had to turn around mid rescue due to ice thickness which was deemed unsafe for Bombardier weight. The truck was rescued later on using snowmobiles.
Bombardier is a Canadian company known for its innovation and excellence in the transportation industry. The company has been producing snow vehicles for more than 60 years, including snow buses that are used for passenger transport in extreme weather conditions.
Armand Bombardier from Valcourt, Quebec nailed a design that became a template for mechanized snow travel. His first product was a wood enclosed vehicle with tracks in the back and skis in the front that carried seven people. He began selling his B-7 in 1937. Through the war he was involved in making equipment for the war effort but in 1942 he produced a production model of the B-12. The B-12 was made of metal but followed the same design as the B-7 and he also built larger 18 passenger B-18 versions. Though they could be painted any colour the standard production model was a shade of yellow not unlike the colour of school buses and for the same reason, visibility.
The snow buses were designed to transport people in remote areas, such as logging camps and mining sites and all over the north by Natural Resources, as ambulances, school buses, mail delivery and bus/taxi operators. These early snow buses were rugged, durable, and able to travel over difficult terrain, including deep snow and ice.
Over time, Bombardier continued to innovate and improve upon its snow bus designs. In the 1960s, the company introduced the B12 snow bus, which was the first snow bus specifically designed for passenger transport. The B12 had a capacity of 12 passengers and was equipped with a powerful diesel engine, a heating system, and a comfortable interior.
The operation of a Bombardier snow bus is similar to that of a conventional bus. The driver sits in a cab at the front of the vehicle and uses a steering wheel, accelerator, and brake pedals to control the bus. The snow bus is equipped with a powerful engine and a track system that allows it to travel over deep snow and ice.
The track system consists of rubber tracks that are attached to the wheels of the bus. The tracks provide traction and stability in snowy and icy conditions, allowing the bus to navigate difficult terrain safely.
The interior of a Bombardier snow bus is designed to provide maximum comfort for passengers. The bus is equipped with heating and ventilation systems that ensure a comfortable temperature inside the vehicle, even in extreme weather conditions. The seats are designed to be comfortable and provide ample legroom, and the bus is equipped with large windows that offer panoramic views of the surrounding landscape.
Repairing a Bombardier snow bus can be a complex and challenging process. The snow bus is a highly specialized vehicle that requires specialized knowledge and tools to repair. The track system, in particular, is a critical component of the snow bus that requires careful maintenance and repair.
Bombardier snow buses have a long and successful history of providing safe and reliable transportation in extreme weather conditions. Their operation is similar to that of conventional buses, but their specialized track system allows them to navigate difficult terrain safely. Repairing a snow bus can be complex and challenging, requiring specialized knowledge and tools.
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Really neat machines
man these snow machines are so cool! I want one!
this is one of the rarest model years in existence. very neat to see this machine.
Last year made. They cost 150 grand then
That one was built the year after I got out of high school..... Its practically brand new! lol
I am Dave Hansen, engineer and inventor of Iguana Low Impact Tracked Vehicles. I built my first prototype in 1991. Bombardier made some great snow machines but improvements in power supply and materials for tracks have improved the keys to mobility; Support and Engagement. Short wide tracks are better than long narrow tracks. Machine life is inversely proportional to speed and inversely proportional to the 10/3 power of the load. This means, if you cut the load in half, your extend the life by a factor of 8. My amphibious truck has 4 drive axles instead of two. Four tracks instead of two. Wider tracks with hydraulic angle control which cuts the power for brake turns in half. The results are quantum and promise performance a demonstration equaling the RUclips podcast of Snowmobile on Water by David Hansen, when I get to build my hybrid Amphibious Truck (RUclips).
I qualified my company on the Boeing FCS program but Obama/Biden cancelled it in 2009. It disappeared without a trace. GET SMART, GET TRUMP he will bring back our Industrial Society and make me rich and famous
Welcome to the channel!
Wish we could have seen the rescue
Just discovered your channel. I cannot believe these snow buses were made up to at least 1981. What was the last year they were made to?
1981 was the last year we know of. Welcome to the channel! We are coming up on 200 Bombardier videos so enjoy!
@@dadsrepairshop thank you for responding! They look mid 50’s. Cool vehicles
This looks like a school kid wrenched a school bus for shits and giggles !
Who said they stopped making half tracks after the war?
bombardier made this in 1981? from what i seen on the web they stopped making these in 1959.
still made well after that
They made them a lot longer than that. I remember the new one we got in 1978, delivered by C-180 aircraft. Actually had an automatic transmission which was appreciated by everyone.
That is the one I've been looking for, Does that one belong to Kyle martinson?
No, it belongs to the gentleman in the video. I can't remember what year Kyle's is.
I am in search of a wide gauge for sale, is there a way I can get ahold of you?
This owner won't sell. Seek me out on Facebook and send me a PM with your contact details and I can put you in touch with other sellers.