1959 Powered Railcar with Dome

Powered Railcar Has Dome for Sightseers

Self-powered, a new railcar built for the French National Railroad by Renault has a glass and plastic dome in the middle that gives its passengers an unobstructed view of the countryside.  The 58-ton car holds 88 passengers.  It has an 800-horsepower diesel engine that operates a generator, providing power for motors.

This appeared in the August 1959 edition of Popular Mechanics magazine 

1961 Bell Lace Edging ~ Vintage Holiday Crochet Pattern

I am trying to share as many of these wonderful vintage needlework patterns as time will permit.

If you enjoy seeing and/or using them, I would be grateful for a small 50 cent donation.  Of course, it's not necessary, but the kindness would be very much appreciated.  It will help offset the cost of the time it takes to get them published.

I hope you enjoy this selection.