Jeep train. by blinkings
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Willys MB / Ford GPW jeep adapted to run on railway tracks. One of the first military vehicles mass-produced in the United States, the Willys MB (and Ford GPW) US Army jeep is the culmination of war-time ingenuity, standardization and strategic personalization for transport of personnel and cargo. Soon to become the ubiquitous, "world-famous" jeep, the Willys MB and Ford GPW models were very effective on the ground, with many standardized features such as 6.00x16 tires, 60 honest horsepower at 4,000 rpm, a gasoline can bracket on the left rear, provisions for trailer lights, spark interference suppression, a blackout light system, twin top bows and sealed spring shackles.
Comments (13)
blinkings
giulband
Very very interesting !!
Richardphotos
I wonder how they got it off the tracks in case of a train flying down the tracks. maybe they carried enough soldiers to lift it off.
superb capture and the original WWII pictures of Australian soldiers
durleybeachbum
Even I find this interesting!
Buffalo1
The jeep was a truly amazing vehicle that even our enemies appreciated and used.
Faemike55
wicked cool photos and history!
netot
Great idea! Was a really versatile car... in your list of features, you forgot the Wooden bumpers. LOL
bmac62
Wow, I'd thought I'd seen it all when it comes to Jeeps but this is new to me. And why not run it on the rails...lots of places in WWII where there weren't any hints of roads. Fine presentation!
jayfar
Very ingenious and I bet it was noisy !!
weesel
An amazing find. Reminds me of the NG railways used in WW1 to convey supplies and troops to the trenches.
DukeNukem2005
It is very beautiful!
sossy
cool find, ive never seen like this, top infos 😀
Stringy
Brilliant find and very interesting to see the archive photos. I think I would be driving with one leg out of the side just in case :-)