NYC Jet propelled RDC-3

E&NRailway Jun 10, 2001

  1. E&NRailway

    E&NRailway TrainBoard Member

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    A question about M497. When was it tested and what was the top speed that it reached?

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    E&NRailway, Jun 10, 2001
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  2. fitz

    fitz TrainBoard Member

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    Tyler, The M-497 was tested by the NYC in 1966. Top speed reported to be 183.85 MPH. Powered by two GE J-47 engines in what appears to be a nacelle from a B-47 bomber. Couple of photos and more facts at:Stan's Rail Pix :D
     
    fitz, Jun 11, 2001
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