Author Denis Marshall writes, “Clearing snow from winter roads in the 1930s literally proceeded at a snail’s pace.” It took a week for the Department of Highways to cover the route with this Caterpillar “30” tractor  with a runner-mounted caboose refuge for the operator. Photo credited to Joan Fraser Marshall and is from the Denis Marshall Collection courtesy the Archives at R.J. Haney Heritage Village and Museum.

Shuswap history in pictures: Snow clearing in the 1930s

Author Denis Marshall writes, “Clearing snow from winter roads in the 1930s literally proceeded at a snail’s pace.” It took a week for the Department of Highways to cover the route with this Caterpillar “30” tractor with a runner-mounted caboose refuge for the operator. Photo credited to Joan Fraser Marshall and is from the Denis Marshall Collection courtesy the Archives at R.J. Haney Heritage Village and Museum.

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