Re: Jet propulsion

["Peter J. Vincent" <pjv@alphalink.com.au>]

Gordon Macmillan wrote:
> 
> Radio talkback 3LO Melbourne.
> Bill, suggests jet engine at rear on long distance workin , eg Nullarbor
> and central Aus. Admits that nearby facilities/ people would need
> relocation (fireproofing?)
> 
> He's sending his ideas to John Howard for consideration.

Thats already been tried. New York central strapped a jet engine
atop a Budd railcar for high speed testing. Got to about 130mph or so,
way back about 1963 or so.

Not a freight, I admit, buts its been done, ho hum, yawn.

pjv