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United Aircraft TurboTrain
Filename: 990_16_8-RR-T-Eng-D_4HR.jpg
Size: 4800 x 3634 (6.9MB)
Date: 3rd February 2014
Source: Universal Images Group (UIG)
Credit: Underwood Archives
Copyright Status: Copyrighted Work
City: Boston
County: Massachusetts
Country: United States
© Underwood Archives/UIG
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United Aircraft TurboTrain
Boston, Massachusetts: 1968. The United Aircraft TurboTrain that will operate between Boston and New York in a project sponsored by the US Department of Transportation. The train, based upon the technology of flight, is powered by an aircraft type gas turbine engine, has an interior like that of a jetliner, and can attain speeds of 120 mph
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1960s 1968 B And W Boston Business Engine Fast Future Futuristic Industrial Industry Locomotive Massachusetts Modern Monochromatic Monochrome Railroad Railroad Industry Sixties Speed Track Transportation Sikorsky Turbo
EDITORS COMMENTS
This print takes us back to the vibrant city of Boston in 1968, where a groundbreaking project sponsored by the US Department of Transportation was about to revolutionize transportation between Boston and New York. Standing proudly before our eyes is the United Aircraft TurboTrain, a marvel of engineering that seamlessly merges aviation technology with locomotion. With its sleek design reminiscent of a jetliner, this futuristic train is powered by an aircraft-type gas turbine engine, propelling it forward at remarkable speeds of up to 120 mph. As we gaze upon its monochromatic exterior against the backdrop of industrial infrastructure, we can't help but feel awe-inspired by the possibilities it represents for modern travel. Inside this cutting-edge locomotive lies an interior resembling that of a luxurious jetliner; passengers are transported into a realm where comfort meets speed. The TurboTrain stands as both a historical artifact and testament to human ingenuity—a symbol of progress during the dynamic era of the 1960s. As we admire this vintage photograph captured by Underwood Archives from Universal Images Group (UIG), we are reminded not only of how far transportation has come since then but also how innovation continues to shape our world today. This image captures not just an iconic piece of machinery but also serves as a reminder that dreams can become reality when imagination meets determination.
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