Topic: Train Spotters Topic (Read 15570 times)

vin_sun · « **Reply #25 on:** August 24, 2011, 23:28:59 »

Hard to believe but we still have this steam powered train in service in India. It takes people to a hill station called Darjeeling and is fondly know as the "Toy Train"

Wave Music · « **Reply #26 on:** August 24, 2011, 23:46:32 »

Sweet classics.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fk2R_mqV4ts

Wave Music · « **Reply #27 on:** August 24, 2011, 23:50:25 »

Quote from: vin_sun on August 24, 2011, 23:28:59

That train is featured in one of the train books I have: two men sitting in front & strew sand on the rails for the wheels to not skid.

assassinator2.0 · « **Reply #28 on:** August 25, 2011, 05:03:50 »

Quote from: vin_sun on August 24, 2011, 21:13:40

You could be right ..... when seen from inside !!

looks like the AmTrack car, but an older version

Stuart2007 · « **Reply #29 on:** August 25, 2011, 17:05:16 »

The double deck rail carriage was first operated in Britain. A Bulleid design. Although having seen one in a museum it certainly isn't to the same modern standard as the Indian one shown.

ISTR that under Indian law (I don't know of Pakistan and Bangladesh) but there was not supposed to be any charge for passengers travelling on the roof anyway.

Given the price of worst great western here, I might perhaps ask them if I can travel cheaper if I sit on the roof (just forget the low roof clearance of the IKB tunnel!)

Ralphy · « **Reply #30 on:** August 25, 2011, 17:48:28 »

I know a more comfortable way of traveling on a roof

Rbsanford · « **Reply #31 on:** August 25, 2011, 17:57:57 »

thats how i get to school.

oceandream · « **Reply #32 on:** August 25, 2011, 18:58:45 »

ooooooh loool that pic just made my day

Rbsanford · « **Reply #33 on:** August 25, 2011, 20:45:21 »

i see how he steers it, but how do the gas/brake pedals work?

vin_sun · « **Reply #34 on:** August 25, 2011, 20:49:39 »

Quote from: Rbsanford on August 25, 2011, 20:45:21

.....but how do the gas/brake pedals work?

He uses the mop handle .... if I remember right !

Rbsanford · « **Reply #35 on:** August 25, 2011, 20:54:12 »

that pic gave me a spontaneus idea:

flybridge RV. its an RV with an open-top driving area.

were off-topic now.

vin_sun · « **Reply #36 on:** August 25, 2011, 21:23:11 »

To get back on to the topic ......

We have a train in India called the 'Palace on Wheels'. It's more for wealthy tourists and it travels to places of historical interest.

Rbsanford · « **Reply #37 on:** August 25, 2011, 21:33:29 »

that looks cool!

what do the tickets cost?

vin_sun · « **Reply #38 on:** August 25, 2011, 21:40:49 »

Quote from: Rbsanford on August 25, 2011, 21:33:29

what do the tickets cost?

It's a 7 nights / 8 days trip......

Single occupancy - US$ 4700/-

Double occupancy - US$ 3500/- (per person)

Triple occupancy - US$ 3150/- (per person)

Rbsanford · « **Reply #39 on:** August 26, 2011, 01:32:41 »

hm, $4700.00.

i make that much in twelve hours.

jk.

Stuart2007 · « **Reply #40 on:** August 26, 2011, 08:27:03 »

Wwo! At those prices maybe it IS run by first group capital connect!

I like the bar on the train. A good Indian friend of mine showed me one of the greatest things to come from India, vin sun.... Kingfisher lager

(although he DID try to kill me with a rather spicey herb before hand!)

vin_sun · « **Reply #41 on:** August 26, 2011, 08:55:34 »

Quote from: Stuart2007 on August 26, 2011, 08:27:03

I like the bar on the train.

I think the bartender heard you ! We have a wide choice, sir ....

Quote from: Stuart2007 on August 26, 2011, 08:27:03

A good Indian friend of mine showed me one of the greatest things to come from India, vin sun.... Kingfisher lager

Possibly the most popular beer in India. Sells better than Fosters, Bud, Carlsberg .....

RYAN123 · « **Reply #42 on:** August 26, 2011, 09:30:36 »

My new Favrout Top gear episode ...... not very good qualty but ..

Part 1
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=81HgzHSwpcQ

Part 2
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vns-9sqxmCw&feature=related

Stuart2007 · « **Reply #43 on:** August 26, 2011, 09:43:21 »

Kingfisher and curry!

You got Jaguar LandRover.

We got curry and Kingfisher.

I say we won that one

Wave Music · « **Reply #44 on:** August 27, 2011, 21:14:58 »

RYAN123 · « **Reply #45 on:** August 27, 2011, 23:16:47 »

How do u put containers on trucks in railworks ... i cant

Wave Music · « **Reply #46 on:** August 27, 2011, 23:23:28 »

They were loaded together with the game.

Bullets · « **Reply #47 on:** August 28, 2011, 06:14:07 »

What do you guys think about Trainz Simulator 12. I think its a nice simulator. In the past I did not like simulator games, but resently I can not wait to get home from work just to turn on my PC and start with one of the simulator games.

Wave Music · « **Reply #48 on:** September 22, 2011, 18:18:24 »

Quote from: Bullets on August 28, 2011, 06:14:07

What do you guys think about Trainz Simulator 12. I think its a nice simulator. In the past I did not like simulator games, but resently I can not wait to get home from work just to turn on my PC and start with one of the simulator games.

Trainz Simulator 12 is a dying game unless they will make it with a new ( and gnarly ) engine

railworks 2 pwns Trainz Simulator 12 in every way i can think of

toot - toot

RYAN123 · « **Reply #49 on:** December 02, 2011, 08:49:15 »

Today my time table is

School 8:30 - 3:00
Get home get dressed 3:15
go to Mannigtree Station 3:20
get there 3:35

and see the First HST ever to go on the Great East Main line

and this is it

i will get a Video and put it on my Youtube Channel at about 6:00

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