
14/01/2025
💡 In 1966, the M-497 Black Beetle train stunned the world by reaching nearly 300 km/h, setting a U.S. rail speed record. While the jet-powered experiment dazzled with its ambition, it never left the testing grounds.
In 1966, the jet-powered M-497 Black Beetle train hit 300 km/h, setting a U.S. rail record. Explore its story and legacy.