Train/bus hybrid

By at 10:51 am Monday, Jan 22

Koyusha Carinfo 04 Cm 040213 This dual mode vehicle (DMV) was tested this month in Fuji, Shizuoka, Japan. It transforms from a bus into a train. (Photo from Railfan.ne.jp.) According to the Mainichi Daily News, a full trial will begin in April.
Link (Thanks, Paul Saffo!)

Previously on BB:
• Personal vehicles on abandoned light rail tracks Link
• Around the world in an amphibious jeep Link
• Become pride of the trailer park with this amphibious bus Link

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Collector of anomalies, esoterica, and curiosities.

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