A lot of design information about the NYC jet train.
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WOW
The last part of that video is terrific. That must have been some ride.
Paul
I've never paid much attention to the jet train's role in railroad history - VERY fascinating. Thank you!
What gets me is that the metal on the RDC did not melt, considering the high heat of the jet engines' exhaust. Budd metal choice was excellent.
Be sure to watch the Budd promo movie at the end of the NYCS RDC short.. Excellent!
Originally Posted by Dominic Mazoch:
What gets me is that the metal on the RDC did not melt, considering the high heat of the jet engines' exhaust. Budd metal choice was excellent.
Well, jet engines don't melt...
Rusty
Metal for Jet engines were made for high heat. I don't think Budd intended the RDC to encounter heat form the exhaust stream. And on a jet, the engine pods seem to be farther away from any other surface, keeping heat away.
Pretty Cool. The Lionel model never did much, too ancient looking a design for me. Compounded by the B-36 era cowlings on the jets.
The real test prototype was pretty cool particularly the last segment running at speed with the dust stirred by the trailing turbulence. Would have been a noisy ride in the car under those engines.
Originally Posted by Dominic Mazoch:
Metal for Jet engines were made for high heat. I don't think Budd intended the RDC to encounter heat form the exhaust stream. And on a jet, the engine pods seem to be farther away from any other surface, keeping heat away.
It's not like the exhaust was pointed directly at the carbody.
Plus, the run was only about 15 miles and towed back by a GP9. That's probably around 12-15 minutes of burn time on the engine per test. With the exhaust velocity and airflow, it may have gotten a little toasty (and breezy) on top, but I doubt anywhere near the melting point of stainless steel (around 1400-1450 degrees Celsius.)
Rusty
