Chapter 8

SNOW MACHINES
CHAPTER #8

THIS SECTION WILL DEAL WITH THE
SNOW-CATS OUR DEPARTMENT USED

THIOKOL IMP We had many snow-cats in the Radio Department over the years. We used a Thiokol Imp, which had a 4 cylinder Wisconsin engine in it, and was last used to go to the old Kitsumkalum site. Operated by 2 pull brake levers. no engine cover, noisy and hot! small storage area on the back, with canvas cover. only a 2 seater, 2 doors. 2 pull brake steering levers.

Thiokol IMP
Similiar to one we used,
only a newer model
Don Parr has a picture of our Imp
in a family album, and one of these days
I will get a copy for viewing here.

THIOKOL SPRYNT

Thiokol Sprynt
on Copper Mountain ca 1968-69
picture by Don Gent

The Thiokol Sprynt, model 1201 C, was a great machine and used for many years. Powered by a 6 cylinder Ford Industrial 170 cid engine, 36 inch wide tracks, 2 pull brake steering levers, and large 5 person cabin, with 4 full doors and large rear deck. This machine could side bank a very steep angle, center of gravity was very low. Only failing was walking out of its track very often if the track wasn’t adjusted properly, or front tire went flat. It was quite a job to reinstall the track on a cold snowy day. Now Thiokol makes Rocket parts for NASA! Made in Logan, Utah

Views of the track system

View inside the cab
2 steering levers visible
as well as the parking brake lever.

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