The Schienenzeppelin or rail zeppelin was an experimental railcar which resembled a zeppelin in appearance.The Schienenzeppelin was designed by Franz Kruckenberg in 1929.Propulsion was provided by a pusher propeller located at the rear.It accelerated the railcar to 230.2km/h setting the
land speed record for a petrol powered rail vehicle.Only a single example was ever built due to safety concerns.The Schienenzeppelin could carry around 40 passengers.It was built out of aluminium to
reduce weight.Sadly, it was scrapped in 1939 to provide materials for the german army.
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