Turbotrain by United Aircraft

Igor I. Sikorsky Historical Archives - A sleek, new lightweight passenger train, the Turbo-Train, enters service in 1968 in the United States and Canada. The TurboTrain is lighter, faster, quieter, smoother and more reliable than conventional trains -and cheaper to run. The TurboTrain, conceived on aerodynamic principles, and powered by aircraft-type gas turbine engines, was designed by United Aircraft Corporation. It is being developed and marketed by Surface Transportation Systems, Sikorsky Aircraft Division.

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