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  1. Jan 21, 2020, 03:42 PM #1
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    Schienenzeppelin railcar - photo and video

    Schienenzeppelin experimental railcar driven by a pusher propeller located at the rear.



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    That has got to be way less efficient than driving wheels in contact with the track.

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    Possible inefficient but it cleaned the tracks nicely.
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