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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...
General
| Property | McKeen railmotor 70 feet 300 hp |
|---|---|
| Built | 1905-1917 |
| Manufacturers | McKeen Company |
| Wheel arrangement | A1-2 |
| Gauge | 1,067 mm (Cape gauge); 1,435 mm (Standard gauge); 1,600 mm (Irish broad gauge) |
Dimensions and weights
| Property | McKeen railmotor 70 feet 300 hp |
|---|---|
| Length | 21.34 m |
Power plant
| Property | McKeen railmotor 70 feet 300 hp |
|---|---|
| Engine | McKeen |
| Engine type | 6-cyl. petrol |
Power
| Property | McKeen railmotor 70 feet 300 hp |
|---|---|
| Power source | petrol-mechanic |
| Indicated power | 224 kW (305 PS) |
