{"id":38892,"date":"2024-09-06T14:00:00","date_gmt":"2024-09-06T21:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/?p=38892"},"modified":"2024-09-05T20:51:40","modified_gmt":"2024-09-06T03:51:40","slug":"experimental-submarines-that-never-dived","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/general\/experimental-submarines-that-never-dived\/","title":{"rendered":"8 Experimental Submarines That Never Dived"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Submarines are marvels of engineering, designed to explore the mysterious depths of the ocean. However, not all submarines have had the chance to fulfill their intended missions. This article explores 8 experimental submarines that, despite their innovative designs and ambitious goals, never managed to dive operationally. Discover the fascinating stories and technological hurdles that kept these remarkable vessels from reaching their full potential.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_71 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-light-blue ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\"><p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Contents<\/p>\n<\/div><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/general\/experimental-submarines-that-never-dived\/#Ictineo_II_Spain_1864\" title=\"Ictineo II (Spain, 1864)\">Ictineo II (Spain, 1864)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/general\/experimental-submarines-that-never-dived\/#Resurgam_UK_1879\" title=\"Resurgam (UK, 1879)\">Resurgam (UK, 1879)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/general\/experimental-submarines-that-never-dived\/#USS_Albacore_AGSS-569_USA_1953\" title=\"USS Albacore (AGSS-569) (USA, 1953)\">USS Albacore (AGSS-569) (USA, 1953)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/general\/experimental-submarines-that-never-dived\/#USS_Triton_SSRN-586_USA_1959\" title=\"USS Triton (SSR(N)-586) (USA, 1959)\">USS Triton (SSR(N)-586) (USA, 1959)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/general\/experimental-submarines-that-never-dived\/#HL_Hunley_USA_1863\" title=\"H.L. Hunley (USA, 1863)\">H.L. Hunley (USA, 1863)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/general\/experimental-submarines-that-never-dived\/#HMCS_Chicoutimi_Canada_2004\" title=\"HMCS Chicoutimi (Canada, 2004)\">HMCS Chicoutimi (Canada, 2004)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/general\/experimental-submarines-that-never-dived\/#USS_Sea_Wolf_SSN-575_USA_1957\" title=\"USS Sea Wolf (SSN-575) (USA, 1957)\">USS Sea Wolf (SSN-575) (USA, 1957)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/general\/experimental-submarines-that-never-dived\/#USS_Barbel_SS-580_USA_1956\" title=\"USS Barbel (SS-580) (USA, 1956)\">USS Barbel (SS-580) (USA, 1956)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/general\/experimental-submarines-that-never-dived\/#More_from_MyCarMakesNoise\" title=\"More from MyCarMakesNoise\">More from MyCarMakesNoise<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/general\/experimental-submarines-that-never-dived\/#13_Car_Features_Drivers_Find_Most_Annoying\" title=\"13 Car Features Drivers Find Most Annoying\">13 Car Features Drivers Find Most Annoying<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/general\/experimental-submarines-that-never-dived\/#20_Once-Popular_Train_Models_Now_Out_of_Service\" title=\"20 Once-Popular Train Models Now Out of Service\">20 Once-Popular Train Models Now Out of Service<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ictineo_II_Spain_1864\"><\/span><strong>Ictineo II (Spain, 1864)<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"703\" src=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Ictineo-II.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-38893\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Ictineo-II.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Ictineo-II-300x206.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Ictineo-II-768x527.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Image Editorial Credit: Zarateman \/ <a href=\"https:\/\/commons.wikimedia.org\/wiki\/File:Barcelona_-_Ictineo_II.JPG\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Wikimedia Commons<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>The Ictineo II, designed by Spanish engineer Narc\u00eds Monturiol, was a pioneering vessel meant to be the first true submarine. Its innovative design included a steam engine for surface travel and an anaerobic engine for underwater propulsion. Despite its advanced technology for the time, financial difficulties prevented it from completing its maiden dive. Monturiol&#8217;s dream of undersea exploration was never realized.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Resurgam_UK_1879\"><\/span><strong>Resurgam (UK, 1879)<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Resurgam.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-38896\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Resurgam.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Resurgam-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Resurgam-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Image Editorial Credit: Philip Brookes \/ <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/image-photo\/birkenhead-uk-february-1-2020-resurgam-1633399936\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Shutterstock.com<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Reverend George Garrett designed the Resurgam, meaning &#8220;I shall rise again,&#8221; during the Victorian era. It was a cylindrical vessel powered by a steam engine, intended to evade naval blockades. Despite its promising design, technical issues caused the submarine to sink during trials, never achieving operational status. The Resurgam\u2019s legacy remains as a pioneering step in submarine development. It is honored as an early effort in the quest for underwater navigation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"USS_Albacore_AGSS-569_USA_1953\"><\/span><strong>USS Albacore (AGSS-569) (USA, 1953)<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"677\" src=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/USS-Albacore-AGSS-569.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-31548\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/USS-Albacore-AGSS-569.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/USS-Albacore-AGSS-569-300x203.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/USS-Albacore-AGSS-569-768x520.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Image Editorial Credit: Alizada Studios \/ <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/image-photo\/portsmouth-new-hampshire-united-states-america-1610746114\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Shutterstock.com<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>The USS Albacore was an experimental submarine designed to test new hull forms and propulsion systems for increased underwater speed. Although it never saw combat, its teardrop-shaped hull and advanced technologies influenced the design of future U.S. submarines. The Albacore, despite not diving operationally, served as a critical testbed for submarine innovation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"USS_Triton_SSRN-586_USA_1959\"><\/span><strong>USS Triton (SSR(N)-586) (USA, 1959)<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"966\" height=\"335\" src=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/USS-Triton-SSRN-586.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-33014\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/USS-Triton-SSRN-586.jpeg 966w, https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/USS-Triton-SSRN-586-300x104.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/USS-Triton-SSRN-586-768x266.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 966px) 100vw, 966px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Image Editorial Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Shutterstock.com<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>The USS Triton was designed as a nuclear-powered radar picket submarine, capable of extended underwater operations. Unique in its mission, the Triton faced technical challenges that kept it from achieving successful dives in its intended role. Despite its limited operational success, the Triton remains a significant milestone in the history of nuclear submarines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"HL_Hunley_USA_1863\"><\/span><strong>H.L. Hunley (USA, 1863)<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/H.L.-Hunley-1863-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-32298\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/H.L.-Hunley-1863-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/H.L.-Hunley-1863-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/H.L.-Hunley-1863-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/H.L.-Hunley-1863.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Image Editorial Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Shutterstock.com<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>The H.L. Hunley was a Confederate submarine designed for use during the American Civil War. Despite its innovative hand-cranked propulsion system, it never completed a successful operational dive due to repeated sinkings during trials. The Hunley&#8217;s tragic fate underscores the perilous early attempts at submarine warfare. It remains a poignant symbol of the challenges faced by early submariners.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"HMCS_Chicoutimi_Canada_2004\"><\/span><strong>HMCS Chicoutimi (Canada, 2004)<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/HMCS-Chicoutimi.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-38900\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/HMCS-Chicoutimi.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/HMCS-Chicoutimi-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/HMCS-Chicoutimi-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Image Editorial Credit: Thparkth\u00a0\/ <a href=\"https:\/\/commons.wikimedia.org\/wiki\/File:HMCS_Chicoutimi_Dockyard_Halifax.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Wikimedia Commons<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Originally a British Upholder-class submarine, the HMCS Chicoutimi was acquired by Canada but never achieved a successful operational dive due to severe technical and safety issues. The problems encountered with the Chicoutimi highlight the challenges of retrofitting and repurposing older submarines. Despite these setbacks, it remains a significant example of naval engineering challenges.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"USS_Sea_Wolf_SSN-575_USA_1957\"><\/span><strong>USS Sea Wolf (SSN-575) (USA, 1957)<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"799\" src=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/SSN-575.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-38901\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/SSN-575.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/SSN-575-300x234.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/SSN-575-768x599.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Image Editorial Credit: U.S. Navy \/ <a href=\"https:\/\/commons.wikimedia.org\/wiki\/File:USS_Seawolf_(SSN-575).jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Wikimedia Commons<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>The USS Sea Wolf was an experimental submarine equipped with a liquid-metal-cooled nuclear reactor. Despite its advanced propulsion system, it faced numerous technical difficulties that prevented it from achieving full operational status. The Sea Wolf&#8217;s trials provided valuable lessons for future nuclear submarine designs. Its innovative approach influenced subsequent developments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"USS_Barbel_SS-580_USA_1956\"><\/span><strong>USS Barbel (SS-580) (USA, 1956)<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"806\" src=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/USS-Barbel-1024x806.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-38903\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/USS-Barbel-1024x806.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/USS-Barbel-300x236.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/USS-Barbel-768x605.jpg 768w, https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/USS-Barbel-1536x1209.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/USS-Barbel.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Image Editorial Credit: National Museum of the U.S. Navy \/ <a href=\"https:\/\/flickr.com\/photos\/national_museum_of_the_us_navy\/15106598583\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Flickr<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>The USS Barbel was an experimental submarine designed to test new hull shapes and propulsion systems for increased underwater performance. Despite its promising design, technical issues prevented it from achieving successful operational dives. The Barbel&#8217;s research contributed significantly to the understanding of submarine hydrodynamics.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This article originally appeared on\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/general\/8-experimental-submarines-that-never-dived\/\">MyCarMakesNoise<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"More_from_MyCarMakesNoise\"><\/span>More from MyCarMakesNoise<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>21 Iconic German Muscle Cars You Need to Know<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/BMW-M5-E60.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-20863\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/BMW-M5-E60.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/BMW-M5-E60-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/BMW-M5-E60-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Image Editorial Credit: BoJack \/\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/image-photo\/riga-lv-aug-10-2020-bmw-1805610607\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Shutterstock.com<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Explore the pinnacle of German engineering through a collection of the most remarkable muscle cars to come out of Germany. These vehicles stand out for their exceptional performance, innovative design, and significant influence on the automotive landscape. <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/general\/the-coolest-german-muscle-cars-ever-built\/\">Read More<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"13_Car_Features_Drivers_Find_Most_Annoying\"><\/span>13 Car Features Drivers Find Most Annoying<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Complicated-Climate-Control-Systems.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-20462\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Complicated-Climate-Control-Systems.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Complicated-Climate-Control-Systems-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Complicated-Climate-Control-Systems-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Image Editorial Credit: Best Auto Photo \/\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/image-photo\/car-climate-control-turning-on-air-2426122911\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Shutterstock.com<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>While modern cars boast an array of advanced features aimed at enhancing comfort and safety, some of these innovations can inadvertently lead to driver frustration. <a href=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/general\/most-irritating-car-features-according-to-drivers\/\"><strong>Read More<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"20_Once-Popular_Train_Models_Now_Out_of_Service\"><\/span>20 Once-Popular Train Models Now Out of Service<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"572\" src=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Pennsylvania-Railroad-GG1-1024x572.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-36914\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Pennsylvania-Railroad-GG1-1024x572.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Pennsylvania-Railroad-GG1-300x167.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Pennsylvania-Railroad-GG1-768x429.jpg 768w, https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Pennsylvania-Railroad-GG1-1536x857.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Pennsylvania-Railroad-GG1.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Image Editorial Credit: James St. John \/\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/commons.wikimedia.org\/wiki\/File:Pennsylvania_Railroad_-_4935_electric_locomotive_%28GG-1%29_1_%2827272225841%29.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Wikimedia Commons<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Train models, like all technology, eventually become outdated and are replaced by more advanced systems. Here are some defunct train models that are now obsolete, reflecting the progress and changes in railway technology over the years. <a href=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/general\/defunct-train-models-that-are-now-obsolete\/\"><strong>Read More<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Submarines are marvels of engineering, designed to explore the mysterious depths of the ocean. 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