The Aerotrain was a streamlined train introduced by General Motors Electro-Motive Division in the mid-1950s. This futuristic train utilized the experimental EMD LWT12 locomotive with forty seat cars each rode on two axles with an airbag suspension system, which was intended to give a smooth ride. It however had the opposite effect.

Con-Cor′s AeroTrain Set; Powered Diesel, 2 Coaches & Observation Car -- New York Central "Great Lakes AeroTrain" 1956 A 1950s-Era Glimpse of the Future "This train will save an industry" declared a New York Central advertisement in 1956. With passenger traffic declining in the mid-1950s due to the rapid expansion of the Interstate Highway system, railroads were looking for ways to attract more ridership. Many, including the Pennsy, NYC, UP and others hoped the AeroTrain would do just that. Featuring a wraparound windshield, multiple headlights, a low center of gravity and new air suspension, EMD's stylish AeroTrain debuted in 1955 at the GM Powerama. The Con-Cor set includes engine, two coaches and an observation car. The original 10-car consist may be re-created by combining the four-car introductory set with two add-on three-car sets (sold separately).

The Con-Cor reproduction is an excellent prototypical Aerotrain. Different roadnames are available at prototypicalmodeltrains.com.