Jet-Powered Train: The Story of M497

Can you imagine what it would be like to take a jet-powered train up to a world-record-setting speed? We'll talk with Don Wetzel who helped design and pilot the M497 to over 180 MPH back in 1966! Related Episodes Coalition for Sustainable Rail Budd Car Adventure Question of the Day What is your favorite experimental steam locomotive? Let me know and I will respond to your comments in our next episode. Support us on Patreon, Subscribe on iTunes, share this episode with at least one person today, and remember that The Roundhouse is Our House!

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