Prototype Train of Tomorrow Video--Must See

PingmanOGR Forum Member

With arrivals of the 3rd Rail Train of Tomorrow occurring, a video (aka "newsreel") of the prototype T of T is well-worth a look:

http://wn.com/train_of_tomorrow

Frankly, before all of the hoopla about the model T of T, I had no idea it was, in fact, a REAL train.

Here is another link to information, including period photos and color images of the T of T. Among the facts, the T of T was merely a scale model produced by GM as a sales and marketing tool before WWII. In 1944, the decision was made to make a real train and Pullman was contracted to do so. Enjoy.

http://paleofuture.gizmodo.com...s-to-sham-1545129583

12/30/141:22 AM

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Mill CityOGR Forum Member

Thanks for posting, Carl. I never grow tired of that footage. It certainly documents what a beautiful train it truly was...

...and a saddening reminder as to what has been lost.

12/30/141:36 AM

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Lee WillisOGR Forum Member

Well, the ToT was certainly iconic and real. I had fun researching and writing all about it in a project I just finished. I can't wait to get my 3rd Rail model.

As to regrets about its fate, that is a downside of the technological progress we have. It is just what happens. I wish someone had preserved the Great Eastern, too, and the USS Enterprise (WWII) but we didn't. Nice to have videos and photos like these.

12/30/145:56 AM

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