Motor Toboggan Sled Trains in Antarctica

Reports experience in expeditionary transport in 1962-63. The 650 lb Polaris K-95 Ranger motor toboggans are described, and their maintenance, operation, engine starting, performance, fuel consumption and capabilities outlined. Various kinds of sleds were used, though mostly the 90 lb Nansen-type Gr...

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Bibliographic Details
Published in:ARCTIC
Main Authors: Soholt, Donald E., Craddock, Campbell
Format: Article in Journal/Newspaper
Language:English
Published: The Arctic Institute of North America 1964
Subjects:
Engines
Equipment and supplies
Off-road transportation
Sleds
Snowmobiles
Antarctic regions
Antarctic
Antarc*
Antarctica
Arctic
Online Access:https://journalhosting.ucalgary.ca/index.php/arctic/article/view/66540
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Summary:Reports experience in expeditionary transport in 1962-63. The 650 lb Polaris K-95 Ranger motor toboggans are described, and their maintenance, operation, engine starting, performance, fuel consumption and capabilities outlined. Various kinds of sleds were used, though mostly the 90 lb Nansen-type Grasshopper; sled performance, accessories, connections, and braking are noted. Methods of steering and rigging the sled trains are also discussed. The equipment proved efficient, inexpensive, relatively safe and comfortable to operate, with few mechanical troubles.

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