Where the jet age met the railroad

[UP4014]

A short but interesting read on one way of making a train go fast as long as you don't need to consider the economics.

M-497: Built For Speed

Despite Metroliner and Acela reaching regular speeds of 150 mph, no one has broken the American record set in 1966 by New York Central M-497.

railfan.com

 

[kookaburra75]

Are you thinking of converting the BAM? I can ask around to see if anyone has an old jet engine, or maybe a JATO bottle if you need

 

[CaptJCool]

a real dust-up!

published 4 months ago