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The film follows a 75-ton tractor trailer from Vancouver carrying a calandria, the heart of a nuclear reactor, on its journey to Rajasthan, India. This modern Juggernaut is part of a larger effort to bring power to an Indian state that lacks a major river system. The documentary captures the logistical challenges faced during this operation, including the rebuilding of National Highway Number Eight to accommodate the massive vehicle.
Over 16 days, 12 machines operated by 40 men worked to navigate the 600-mile route from the sea to the power station site near Kota. The film details the impact of this endeavor, including the cutting of power lines affecting five cities and a hundred villages, and the careful adjustments made to preserve ancient archways along the road.
Why Watch
- •See the massive 75-ton tractor trailer in action.
- •Find out how ancient archways were preserved during construction.
- •Meet the 40 men who made the journey possible.
- •Discover the challenges of delivering power to Rajasthan.
Did You Know
•In 1968, a 75-ton tractor trailer began its journey to Rajasthan, India.
•The calandria it carried is the heart of a nuclear reactor.
•The project involved 12 machines and 40 men over 16 days.
•Five cities and a hundred villages lost power during the operation.
•The road bed was dropped eight feet in places to protect ancient structures.
Perfect For
Logistics enthusiastsNuclear energy advocatesFans of Indian cultureTransportation history buffs