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Nuclear powered locomotives?
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[quote]QUOTE: <i>Originally posted by 440cuin</i> <br /><br />How were they thinking of applying nuclear power to a bomber? <br />[/quote] <br /> <br />The airforce actually built and tested nuclear powered ram jets in the 50's just outside of las vegas. The abandoned the idea due to radiation issues. <br /> <br />Mike is right, a good amount of power here in the NE is from nuclear. Also <u>coal</u>!! <br /> <br />
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