THAT blower is huge!
I suppose these were developed early on for the mountain passes. We had a cabin in the Sierra’s at 7200 before escaping Mexifornia. Snowfall between 25-30 feet before the drought years. Then down to 15’. But, no railroads around ;(
I bet you miss the cabin.
Rotary Snow Plow Returns to Donner Pass
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RjBQ3MaBYiU