Snow Dozers


Snow Dozers (or SnoDozrs) are similar to Jordan Spreaders, but are built by a competing company.


 [THUMBNAIL] Burlington Northern 972514 working upgrade to Cascade Tunnel, January 1996 The Snow Dozer is being pushed by two GP38-2s, BN 2097 and 2083.
Photo: Don Hanley



 [THUMBNAIL] BN 972514 at Cascade Tunnel, Janaury 1996.
Photo: Don Hanley



 [THUMBNAIL] Another view of BN 972514, this time at rest. The details of the nose blade and enclosed carbody are clear in this view.
Photo: Don Hanley



 [THUMBNAIL] BN 972514 at Skykomish, WA, 27 July 1982. This view clearly shows the mechanics of the wings -- relatively simple compared to the Jordan Spreaers.
Photo: Evan Werkema



 [THUMBNAIL] BN 972513, another Snow Dozer, at Skykomish, WA, 27 July 1982. BN 972514 is parked behind this dozer.
Photo: Evan Werkema



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