One of Amtrak's United Aircraft Turbotrains poses at Washington Union Station while working what had to be its strangest assignment, the Washington-Parkersburg (WV) Potomac Special over the B&O. The train was assigned this relatively low speed run for a few months in early 1972 to curry favor with powerful congressman Harley Staggers. Original slide from my collection, photographer unknown.
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just heritage schemes, not just commemorative schemes - this album is devoted to some of the world's most interesting paint schemes, past or present.
Photos of the United Aircraft Turbo Train Still the current North American speed record holder for a production /non-experimental train (170.8 mph December 20th, 1967).
