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WakandaBrother t1_j2bj114 wrote

Reply to comment by Bubbagumpredditor in TIL about the Schienenzeppelin, a train powered by a rear-mounted propeller similar to a helicopter, capable of reaching 140 km/h (87 mph). Designed in 1930s Germany, it was intended to be a futuristic mode of transportation but never entered service due to technical issues and WWII by pooterpon

40 passengers on a 500hp engine is extremely efficient and could be done with an electric engine today

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Bubbagumpredditor t1_j2bqzut wrote

Pretty sure it would be more efficient to just hook the engine up to the wheels

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guimontag t1_j2cm44n wrote

Any train that only has 2 passenger cars on it is already worthless

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