Schienenzeppelin (rail zeppelin)

Showing Germany's world record beating train on the tracks, max speed 99.4 mph (ave 77.66) over 178.3 miles between Berlin and Hamburg. German Railroad's Company train.

"The train is really a double coach 138 feet long with seats for 102 passengers, It is driven by diesel motors and contains every modern comfort...the speed beats our own 'Cheltenham Flyer' with its 71 mph ave", 18 Jan 1933.

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