A nice documentary from the National Geographic about the history of high speed train..from the British Rocket to the AGV.
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Thank you for the find.
I recall a speed attempt by the French on You Tube some time ago. It's amazing how they get it done.
I will say I have heard second or third hand some stories of steam... some of which possibly would never be tolerated by Management.
Originally Posted by Lee 145:
Thank you for the find.
I recall a speed attempt by the French on You Tube some time ago. It's amazing how they get it done.
Yup, there is more to it than just straights tracks and powerful motors..
Thanks for posting!
Prairie
Sheesh - nothing American.
Such is the scope of that show - 4 steps to the top.
No mention of the NYC Empire State Express #999 ( The World Record holder of her time, with an unofficial speed of 112.5 mph, on May 10, 1893), the Burlington Zephyr, nor...
The CURRENT American speed record holder for a non-experimental train set:
The incredible UA Turbotrain, current US and Canadian speed record holder for a production trainset at 170.8 mph built in the late 60's by United Aircraft, Sikorsky and Pullman. No examples survive.
Thanks for the link!
/Mitch
A shame that no Turbotrain survived. It was fun riding in the dome, behind the engineer (especially under catenary).
Nice typical urban New England scene, with the old brick mill buildings.
Lee
P.S. I could adjust the color, if you'd like ;o)
Originally Posted by Lee Carlson:
P.S. I could adjust the color, if you'd like ;o)
I think I can handle that - here you go, maybe more your style? Lol.
Aaaaarrrghh! I remember when they were that color, but nothing could be worse than the fornicating worms! Interesting to see Back Bay looking like that again.
simply awesome. vivé le france!
