new train record today

[rogerw]

france set a new train record today . It went 357 miles per hour ssswwwwwwwwuuuusssshhhhhhhhhhhhhh

 

[rogerw]

thats on conventional track

 

[Ralph]

I heard that on the radio on the way home from work (while traveling 40 MPH) and was amazed. What must it be like to be a passenger watching the world zoom by like that!?
Ralph

 

[Cannonball]

That sounds wicked cool but just think of the derailment possiblities.....

 

[N Gauger]

http://www.the-gauge.com/showthread.php?p=270220#post270220
here's the thread that has the link to the story

 

[Dave Flinn]

I also heard that, now that they have done that, the regular trains will be running at a reduced speed of 200 mph.

 

[Rector]

Hats off to the French for this new record. Yes their regular train service will crawl by at a meager 200 mph - just as it has done for some years now. I don't know about others but when I ride a train I like to see the detail of the scenery/buildings/other trains passing by at a slightly more leisurely pace - without being strapped into my seat feeling G-force! (No matter how good the wine is!):thumb:

 

[Cannonball]

I'm givin' 'er all she's got, Cap'n! She's only a V150!

 

[rogerw]

scotty I need full power

 

[cnw1961]

Here is a video:
http://a456.g.akamai.net/7/456/3423.../jour_j/post_record/popup_post_record_en.html

 

[rogerw]

I watched that video and see those people riding and I cant help but think thats what it would be like to ride in a lionel train. You know those that have two speeds, fast and faster. lol neat video

 

[Cannonball]

Here is a video:
http://a456.g.akamai.net/7/456/3423.../jour_j/post_record/popup_post_record_en.html

Man.... did you hear the WOOSH as it went under the bridge!!

 

[Jim Krause]

Train watchers have to be in position and have a high shutter speed to catch one of those. No train chasing unless you have a fast airplane.