The train is underway at 25mph. The MERR was designed to be fully automatic with remote control capability. A Bruce Van Sant original Kodachrome slide from my collection.
The train is underway at 25mph. Note the apparent lack of a crew member in the cab. The MERR was designed to be fully automatic with remote control capability. A Bruce Van Sant original Kodachr... (more)
A John C. Benson original Kodachrome slide from my collection.
The E50C is a variant of the E44, one of two built by GE in 1968 at the Erie plant, specifically for the MERR. It is a fully remote control unit, and apparently went over the road remotely, (USGS... (more)
