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A print of Slovenská Strela (Slovak Arrow), 1936, by Vilém Rotter.
The aerodynamic Slovak Arrow was one of two trains that were manufactured and put into service in 1936, providing a high-speed connection between Prague and Bratislava . A point of pride, the Arrow’s fame exceeded the boundaries of the country, as it was recognized across Europe for its innovation and beauty.
The Slovak Arrow’s engine and cars were designed by noted Czech modernist architect Vladimír Grégr. It was able to achieve its high speeds due to an innovative electromechanical transmission devised by inventor and industrialist Josef Sousedík that combined electric and internal combustion. Unfortunately, it operated for less than three years, ending service upon the dissolution of Czechoslovakia in March 1939.
Measures 17 x 11 inches. Ships rolled.
