AMTK TurboTrain #57

AMTK TurboTrain #57
Here is an action shot taken by Paul Kuehner of Amtrak TurboTrain #57 near Beacon, NY. Built by UAC (United Aircraft Canada) in 1967 as CN 157, it was sold to Amtrak circa 1973. Specs - gas-turbine powered, 2,000 hp, direct drive through gearbox, prime mover Pratt & Whitney Canada ST6, would convert to 600V DC third rail power in Grand Central Terminal, maximum speed of 170 mph, Paul Kuehner photo
Date: 10/31/1973	Location: Beacon, NY Map	Views: 210	Collection Of: Gary Everhart
Locomotives: AMTK 57(Turbotrain)			Author: Gary Everhart

Picture Categories: Roster,Passenger,Action		This picture is part of album: Amtrak TurboTrain #56 & 57

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Tom Beckett	General	These trains ultimately wound up running on the Corridor between Penn Station and Boston. I recall seeing them in the mid 70's when I was in high school. I was in the band, and often would not be coming home from school til late afternoon. They left NY around 1700; I'd see them rolling through Sunnyside from the IRT Flushing train around 1715 or so. Cool looking train.	1/24/2021 4:19:57 AM

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