AMTK TurboTrain #50         
Looking like a combination of an ocean ship and a wing-stripped airplane, the TurboTrain was an interested and unusual experiment. Built by United Aircraft of Canada, this was a high speed gas-turbine sleek even had the first ever tilting mechanism in the US for cornering curves. Although distinctive in design, there were lingering problems with the overall service and Amtrak finally pulled them from revenue service in 1976. No photographer was listed for the 620 film sized photo.
Date: 9/4/1971 Location: Aurora, IL   Map Show Aurora on a rail map Views: 114 Collection Of:   Gary Everhart
Locomotives: AMTK 50(Turbotrain)    Author:  Gary Everhart
AMTK TurboTrain #50
Picture Categories: Roster,Passenger This picture is part of album:  Early Amtrak Photos
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Peider SwissTrip General Most interesting story and pictures, thanks for uploading. Regards Peider 5/29/2023 6:44:18 AM

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