fitzguttentite Posted November 15, 2012 Share Posted November 15, 2012 Came across this here is the link http://www.modelrailroadforums.com/forum/showthread.php?t=7084&highlight=bq23-7&page=4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fitzguttentite Posted November 15, 2012 Author Share Posted November 15, 2012 Another http://www.darkroastedblend.com/2007/01/jet-powered-other-futuristic-trains.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garfield Posted November 15, 2012 Share Posted November 15, 2012 I vaguely remember seeing a model of this one time. A really interesting vehicle... basically a Budd RDC railcar with a set of booster engines from a B-36 bolted onto the roof. It still holds the speed record in the USA. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Broithe Posted November 15, 2012 Share Posted November 15, 2012 Them jets are too noisy.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flying Scotsman 4472 Posted November 15, 2012 Share Posted November 15, 2012 Came across this [ATTACH=CONFIG]3784[/ATTACH] here is the link http://www.modelrailroadforums.com/forum/showthread.php?t=7084&highlight=bq23-7&page=4 That looks like something out of a Flash Gordon movie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fitzguttentite Posted November 15, 2012 Author Share Posted November 15, 2012 He He imagine that flying through kildare Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garfield Posted November 15, 2012 Share Posted November 15, 2012 Them jets are too noisy.. [ATTACH=CONFIG]3785[/ATTACH] Nice fine, Broithe. The Brits also had their own RailPlane, which was tested in the late 1920s-early '30s: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N4Qamg3C188 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flying Scotsman 4472 Posted November 15, 2012 Share Posted November 15, 2012 He He imagine that flying through kildare That would be fun Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Broithe Posted November 15, 2012 Share Posted November 15, 2012 There's a hint of Lartigue about this one... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fitzguttentite Posted November 15, 2012 Author Share Posted November 15, 2012 Even the russians had a go http://englishrussia.com/2007/08/23/soviet-jet-train-some-more-history/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fitzguttentite Posted November 15, 2012 Author Share Posted November 15, 2012 (edited) CHECK THIS OUT blog.cad-monkey.net Sorry lads i cant seem to post the link { its worth a look } if you go to google images and type in strange trains there is a pic of a 141 { orange nd blaack c i e livery } its on the first page about 3 rows down click on it and have a look Edited November 15, 2012 by fitzguttentite Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Broithe Posted November 15, 2012 Share Posted November 15, 2012 A key principle to remember is to ensure that the engines are pointing the right way... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garfield Posted November 15, 2012 Share Posted November 15, 2012 A key principle to remember is to ensure that the engines are pointing the right way...[ATTACH=CONFIG]3788[/ATTACH] That may just be the world's most powerful hairdryer... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fitzguttentite Posted November 15, 2012 Author Share Posted November 15, 2012 Nice big fuel tank and two mickey mouse fire extinguishers ha ha start it up and run for yer life Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Broithe Posted November 15, 2012 Share Posted November 15, 2012 A jet train would need suitable coaches, of course. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Broithe Posted November 15, 2012 Share Posted November 15, 2012 Don't try this at home.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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