Popular Mechanics
Issue: Jun, 1936
Posted in: Trains
Posted: 11/11/2008
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Fast Polish “Torpedo Car” Powered by Diesel Engine (Jun, 1936)

Fast Polish “Torpedo Car” Powered by Diesel Engine

Poland’s “torpedo train,” a streamline rail car that travels ninety-three miles an hour, bears the reputation of being one of Europe’s speediest trains. It is driven by a Diesel motor with automatic clutch, operating on an extremely economical basis. The car, one of several in service on Polish railroads, carries eighty-six passengers. The engineer’s cab is set back from the low, protruding radiator.

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  1. David Moisan says: November 14, 200810:49 pm

    A very very very early diesel TGV! Looks wonderful! It must have provided an awesome view for the engineer!

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