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McKeen railmotor
In 1904, William Riley McKeen, once the superintendent in charge of vehicle procurement for the Union Pacific , had the idea of a gas-powered, streamlined railcar. Inspired by shipbuilding, he designed a shape that wa...
| McKeen railmotorRemove | |
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| Variant | 55 feet 100 hp |
| Built | 1905-1917 |
| Manufacturers | McKeen Company |
| Wheel arrangement | TW4-1 |
| Gauge | 1067;1435;1600 mm |
| Length | 16459 mm |
| Service mass | |
| Top speed | |
| Power | |
| Engine | Standard Motor Works |
General
| Property | McKeen railmotor55 feet 100 hp |
|---|---|
| Built | 1905-1917 |
| Manufacturers | McKeen Company |
| Wheel arrangement | A1-2 |
| Gauge | 1,067 mm; 1,435 mm; 1,600 mm |
Dimensions and weights
| Property | McKeen railmotor55 feet 100 hp |
|---|---|
| Length | 16.46 m |
Power plant
| Property | McKeen railmotor55 feet 100 hp |
|---|---|
| Engine | Standard Motor Works |
| Engine type | 6-cyl. petrol |
Power
| Property | McKeen railmotor55 feet 100 hp |
|---|---|
| Power source | petrol-mechanic |
| Indicated power | 75 kW (102 PS) |
