Open-top railroad car in the 1920s | Exploring History Reels

Order up! In this #NCLearnAtHome video, we're taking a look at railroad dining cars, how they came to be, and the real purposed these cars served for the railroad (they didn't make money). Plus, hear about some of the specialty cuisines that railroads across the country served up. Watch below. And for more videos featuring transportation history and the history of Spencer Shops, click here: https://www.facebook.com/watch/60129481652/209154700398168/ #nctrans #nctransportationmuseum #spencershops

From humble wooden carts to high-speed marvels, the railroad redefined our world. #history #railway #engineering | The History Page

Semifinal Funnycar action from the 1985 U.S. Nationals | Drag Racing Media Of The Past

What if your car had a train engine? In the 1950s, the General Motors Aerotrain wasn't a car, but a train designed with car parts. Each passenger car was built using Chevrolet bodies with headlights and chrome like a giant road cruiser. The locomotive used a bus engine instead of a massive diesel. It looked stylish but was underpowered, failing to climb steep tracks. Still, it showed how automotive design influenced even trains. | Auto Viral

NOSTALGIA TRAIN: Ever wonder what it was like to ride the train cars of the 1930s? Get a peek below and find out how you can hop aboard here: http://7ny.tv/1m9aeO0 | ABC7NY