by Otto Vondrak
It is my pleasure to announce the release of a new book regarding the well-known high-speed tests performed by the New York Central with their jet-powered RDC. I have had the distinct pleasure of working with writer Hank Morris and design engineer Don Wetzel to produce this book. Don was instrumental in not only designing the jet-powered experiment, but operating the car during its record-setting speed trials. It is packed with many never seen before photos from Don Wetzel's personal collection. His memories and personal experiences help round out this excellent book.
"The search for high-speed passenger service began when the New York Central made history with the famous run of Engine 999. On May 10, 1893, the Empire State Express set the U.S. speed record of 112.45 mph. With these roots, it is no surprise that the railroad continued to be interested in providing its riders with high-speed, high-quality passenger service. On July 23, 1966, the New York Central conducted another experiment to discover those qualities of track and roadbed that would allow it to provide improved higher speed service. This time, they put a pair of surplus jet engines on top of a self-propelled railcar. The result of the experiment was a new U.S. rail speed record that has yet to be broken. Hank Morris and M-497 pilot Don Wetzel bring us the exciting true story of those historic speed trials."
Get it now: http://stores.lulu.com/m497
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"The search for high-speed passenger service began when the New York Central made history with the famous run of Engine 999. On May 10, 1893, the Empire State Express set the U.S. speed record of 112.45 mph. With these roots, it is no surprise that the railroad continued to be interested in providing its riders with high-speed, high-quality passenger service. On July 23, 1966, the New York Central conducted another experiment to discover those qualities of track and roadbed that would allow it to provide improved higher speed service. This time, they put a pair of surplus jet engines on top of a self-propelled railcar. The result of the experiment was a new U.S. rail speed record that has yet to be broken. Hank Morris and M-497 pilot Don Wetzel bring us the exciting true story of those historic speed trials."
Get it now: http://stores.lulu.com/m497
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