Why GM's 100-MPH Bus on Rails Failed — After Just 18 Months

In 1955, General Motors introduced the Aerotrain, a futuristic, lightweight passenger train designed to revolutionize the rail industry. Utilizing the LWT12 locomotive and modified Greyhound bus bodies, GM attempted to apply automotive mass-production to railways. This video explores the mechanical and engineering flaws of the Aerotrain, from its severe suspension issues and hunting oscillation to its lack of tractive effort. Discover why this space-age locomotive ultimately failed.