Three-car articulated stream-lined train built by E. G. Budd Manufacturing Co for Chicago, Burlington and Quincy Railroad; seats 72 passengers and weighs less than half weight of ordinary steam locomotive and tender; comprises three cars, of which forward one includes engineroom for 600-hp Winton Diesel and compartments for handling of mail and baggage; speed 110 mph. (See also Diesel Ry Traction (Supp to Ry Gaz) May 18 1934 p 904-7; Engineering v 137 n 3564 May 4 1934 p 509-10 and v 138 n 3580 Aug 24 1934 p 191-2; Ry Mech Engr v 108 n 5 May 1934 p 147-53; Am Mach v 78 n 9 Apr 25 1934 p 314-6; Diesel Power v 12 n 5 May 1934 p 224-31; and Ry Age v 96 n 15 Apr 14 1934 p 533-44)
Burlington Zephyr
Can Ry Mar World
1934
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Engineering Index Backfile | 1934
Engineering Index Backfile | 1934
Engineering Index Backfile | 1934
Engineering Index Backfile | 1934
Engineering Index Backfile | 1934