Faszination Pistenraupen

Klaus Bergdolt, born in 1947, teaches as a professor at the Institute for the History and Ethics of Medicine at the University of Cologne. The medical and art historian served as the director of the German Study Center in Venice for five years. Since 2005, he has been the chairman of the supporting association.

Fascination with Snow Groomers: Remote-controlled tracked vehicles for winter. The experienced author Klaus Bergdolt leaves no detail untouched regarding the topic of "snow groomers" and thoroughly describes the unique challenges of operating in harsh winter conditions. He presents many different types of vehicles, with a scale range from the Dickie Snow King at 1:16 to a custom-built groomer at a scale of 1:8. An impressive collection of images and numerous drawings illustrate the easily understandable text. Naturally, attachments and commercially available products are also covered. From various plow blade options to equipment on the loading area, some exclusive trailing devices, and two fully functional snow throwers, this book leaves no questions unanswered.

Something entirely new are the short stories "From Life": six entertaining accounts in which the reader experiences the fascination of a winter model from an unfamiliar perspective.

Contents include:

• Model operation of snow-capable tracked vehicles
• Alternative playing surfaces
• Basic vehicle construction
• All about custom-built tracks
• Features of the leading axle
• Drive concepts
• Tips and tricks for custom-built transmissions
• A metal cab in different scales
• The front carrier with various attachments
• The significance of the tilt function
• Snow blower and snow thrower
• Powered custom-built snow blowers
• Overhead winches
• Electrical installations, lighting, etc.
• The functional snow cannon.