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M-497 JET POWERED ADD-ON NYC CAR

 

Dubbed the "Black Beetle", the M-497 jet-powered rail car was a unique experiment in American railroad history. Researching the feasibility of high-speed commuter transportation, the NYC Railroad conducted speed tests in 1966 with a modified RDC passenger car. Through the aid of a B-36 bomber engine strapped to its roof, the M-497 " Black Beetle" was tested and hit a new American speed record of 183 miles per hour. Early in 2010, Lionel released its own version of the M-497 Jet-powered car. We are now proud to offer a special add-on passenger car that matches the original New York Central jet car paint scheme. Dubbed #498, this passenger car is fitted with side skirts and interior illumination. Features
  • Die-cast metal trucks
  • Interior lighting
  • Metal frame
  • Detailed overhead vents and louvers
  • Silhouettes in windows Locomotive Road Number: M-497 Gauge: Traditional O Gauge Dimensions: Length: 16 1/2" RailLine: New York Central Minimum Curve: O-31 Volume 2 2010 Mar 2011

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