Three versions of lightweight train produced: Train X designed by Pullman-Standard Car Mfg Co; two models of Aerotrain produced by Electro-Motive Div of General Motors Corp; Tubular Train now in construction at Budd Co, Philadelphia; low center of gravity is basic design principle of all models; data given on application of aluminum, and on weight and cost of trains. (p 50, 52, 54, 56, 60, 62)


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    Title :

    Test runs start lightweight trains rolling


    Additional title:

    Modern Metals


    Contributors:
    Darby, K. (author)

    Published in:

    Modern Metals ; 12 , n 5


    Publication date :

    1956


    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English




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