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  1. Aug 30, 2021, 10:51 PM #1
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    1921 Abakovsky propeller-driven railcar - photo

    Propeller-driven railcar built by Russian engineer Valerian Abakovsky.

    Fullsize image: https://diqn32j8nouaz.cloudfront.net...r_fullsize.jpg



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    Looks like the prop is a few feet wider than the car itself... Nothing could go wrong there! I bet that thing really flies!

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    Kinda ensures people get out of your way and don't loiter on the tracks.
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