UAC TurboTrain
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The UAC TurboTrain was an early high-speed, gas turbine train manufactured by United Aircraft that operated in Canada between 1968 and 1982 and in the United States between 1968 and 1976. It was one of the first gas turbine-powered trains to enter service for passenger traffic, and was also one of the first tilting trains to enter service in North America.
A VIA Rail TurboTrain in October 1980
Turbo in DOT paint prior to Amtrak's inception, 1971
An Amtrak TurboTrain arriving at Ann Arbor, Michigan, in September 1971
An Amtrak TurboTrain on display at Transpo '72
Gangway connection
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A gangway connection is a flexible connector fitted to the end of a railway coach, enabling passengers to move from one coach to another without danger of falling from the train.
Internal view of gangways between a British Rail Class 153 and a British Rail Class 158. Notice the doors on the sides, which prevent passengers from accessing the cabs of either unit. When the gangway is not in use, they lock outwards to block off the entire cab/gangway compartment.
View along full length of a Toronto Rocket, folding seats at the right
This British locomotive has a centre buffing plate similar to that fitted to the lower portion of a Pullman-type gangway connection.