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![]() AMF-built monorail was featured at the New York Worlds Fair. (Steve Zabel collection / courtesy David Pirmann) |
The decade of the 1960s was clearly a time of significant progress. Characterized by scientific and engineering vision, the period spawned extraordinary ideas and sparked technology advances that made possible the future exploration of new horizons. The year 1964 was memorable on several fronts. For starters, there was the New York World's Fair which was held on Long Island; the 18-month exhibit had an average daily attendance of 271,000 visitors. Although impressive, it was not that year's only significant event:
There were also a number of interesting changes taking shape in the U.S. railroading industry, which you can read about at 1964.
One more vintage locomotive brochure has been added to The Diesel Shop promotional literature
archives. This month's addition is both vintage and extremely unique. Published by Ingalls
Shipbuilding, the multi-page catalog introduces the company's proposed new line of passenger,
yard and freight locomotives, including the 4-S model. Click
here for Part 1 and use this link for Part 2 to learn
more. Chris Skow was instrumental in us receiving these informative brochures.
Please remember to stay safe when trackside! |
Ready Track: New Listings / Major Updates |
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