M129A1C, Semitrailer, Van, 12 Ton, 4 wheel
The M129A1C was the 12 ton semitrailer van designed to be used as a mobile warehouse. It is a modification of the M128 series semitrailers used to haul cargo, but with windows, light fixtures, and insulation added. The M128/M129 semitrailers shared the same chassis as the M127 flatbed trailer. This offered a good degree of commonality in parts - any upgrades to one could be applied to all. This included the adoption of Ordnance designed axles on the A1 variants of the trailers.
The general use of the semitrailer van by the Army allowed for shipman of palletized cargo in a secure and weather resistant manner. The introduced of 20 and 40 foot containers saw an end to the Army's need for the cargo van versions, though van versions, though vans continued to serve as mobile workshops or offices. It was not uncommon for Army units to use semitrailer vans for a specific purpose and paint the vehicle to reflect that job throughout the vans for a specific purpose and paint the vehicle to reflect that job throughout the 1950s, 60s, and 70s.
This trailer was used specifically by the 37th Transportation Group as a recruitment and reenlistment vehicle. This semitrailer, along with an International 2000D Fleetstar tractor, would travel from post to post around West Germany. The trailer and tractor that pulled it were painted to stand
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Erected by US Army Transportation Museum.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Roads & Vehicles • War, Cold. A significant historical year for this entry is 1985.
Location. 37° 9.924′ N, 76° 34.515′ W. Marker is in Newport News, Virginia. It is in Fort Eustis. Marker can be reached from Washington Boulevard, 0.2 miles south of Madison Avenue, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 300 Washington Blvd, Fort Eustis VA 23604, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. 2000D Fleetstar, Truck, Tractor, 5 Ton, 4×2 (here, next to this marker); M52A2, Truck, Tractor, 5 Ton, 6×6 (here, next to this marker); DCO 205-H, Tractor, 5 Ton, 4×2 (a few steps from this marker); Model 94×43, Truck, Tractor, 4-5 Ton, 4×4 (with) (a few steps from this marker); M172A1, Semitrailer, Lowboy, 25 Ton (a few steps from this marker); T-3, Rolling Liquid Transporter (RLT) (a few steps from this marker); M818 Truck, Tractor, 5 Ton, 6×6 (a few steps from this marker); M221 Truck, Tractor, 2˝ Ton, 6×6 (a few steps from this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Newport News.
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