Ascribes limited success of McKeen gasoline-driven car and one of gasoline-electric type that were introduced in early part of present century and were pioneers among self-propelled cars for railway use, to their excessive weight and to engine and transmission troubles. Present state of industry. Advantages of motorization.


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    Title :

    Motor rail-cars


    Additional title:

    Soc. Automotive Engrs. -- Jl


    Contributors:
    Cain, J.W. (author)


    Publication date :

    1924


    Size :

    3 pages


    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English




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