Data on first non-test run of General Motors "idea train," Astra Dome, on Monon; train consists of coach, sleeper, diner, and observation-lounge car; main feature is "Astra Dome" elevated observation space; train is hauled by 2000-hp Diesel electric locomotive. Description of train given in article indexed in Engineering Index 1945 p. 179, from issue of Aug 4 1945. (See also Ry Age v 122 n 22 May 31 1947 p 1110-1)


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    Title :

    "Train of tomorrow"


    Additional title:

    Diesel Ry Traction (Supp Ry Gaz)



    Publication date :

    1947


    Size :

    3 pages


    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English




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