Did King Solomon create the first train?

Question

I once heard from a Rabbi in a Nach lesson that King Solomon made the first train, however, the Rabbi cannot remember where the exact source.

Can anyone help?

Prob. referring to R. Yosef Hayyim’s novel interpretation in his Benayahu on Gittin (IIRC, 68a). (FTR, “steam locomotive” might be more accurate, following his piece.) — Oliver, Dec 09 '18 at 20:03
You beat me to it Oliver :) Check the Artscroll Gittin on 68a in the footnotes (#13) who brings the Benayahu as Oliver said: "See Benayahu who suggests that Solomon had discovered certain principles of modern science ....was able to build himself a motorized coach." — David Kenner, Dec 09 '18 at 20:11
Related not-yet-answered question: What technology did King Solomon have? — Rish, Dec 12 '18 at 10:17

score 2 · Accepted Answer · answered Dec 13 '18 at 03:10

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The Ben Yehoyada (on "shiddim v'shiddos, Koheles) says that Shlomo built himself trains that went so fast as to seem demonic (hence "shiddim").

answered Dec 13 '18 at 03:10

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Do you mean to Gittin 68a, where this passuk is quoted? I didn’t think Ben Yehoyada commented on Tanach. – DonielF Dec 13 '18 at 08:43
Can you link to where he actually said this? – Zarka Jun 07 '22 at 15:49

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