Facts about Trains

[Trainman_Man200]

Model Railroader  

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[cowgirl7094]

I am guessing you love trains.😊

[Trainman_Man200]

Yes I do. Did you know that the Challenger steam locomotive weighs 1071000 pounds?

[cowgirl7094]

No I did not that is a very interesting fact tell me more.

[Trainman_Man200]

The Challenger class steam locomotive is a articulated locomotive. pretty massive locomotive. You can look it up on Google or whatever search engine you have.

[cowgirl7094]

thats cool, any other facts?

[Trainman_Man200]

I don't have any other facts at the moment.

Trainman

[cowgirl7094]

alright, thanks for the facts you gave me, they are very interesting.

[Trainman_Man200]

You are very welcome. Glad to be of help

Trainman

[AlyssaPandora]

Hi, @Trainman_Man200 @cowgirl7094. 👋

I moved your posts from the Introduce Yourself thread over to an individual thread dedicated to trains 🚆.

Traveling by train is by far my favorite mode of transportation. It's peaceful, scenic, and perfect for thinking or just vibing with music. During college, I used to go back and forth between New York, Philly, Baltimore, and DC by train pretty frequently.

Here are some fun facts about trains:

• The Transcontinental Railroad in the U.S. was completed in 1869, connecting the East and West coasts.
• The Orient Express was a luxury train service known for glamorous European travel (and mystery novels!).
• Trains are featured in iconic films like Snowpiercer, Murder on the Orient Express, and Unstoppable.
• The longest passenger train ever recorded had 100 cars, stretching over a mile.

One ride on my bucket list is the Bernina Express, which connects Switzerland and Italy. It winds through the Alps, crosses viaducts, and offers views that look straight out of a postcard. 🤩

[Trainman_Man200]

Thanks!

Trainman

[Trainman_Man200]

The first American RR is the B&O RR

[AlyssaPandora]

The Baltimore & Ohio Railroad - I had no idea about that. Very cool!

[AdamPandora]

I would love to experience riding the bullet trains in Japan! Hopefully one day. 🚅

[Trainman_Man200]

Do you like trains?

If you like trains, what is your favorite type of train?

[AlyssaPandora]

@Trainman_Man200 For traveling, I love regional trains. You get to slow down, soak in the views, and enjoy the charm of the local landscapes and towns along the way. It’s a super chill way to travel. 

[Trainman_Man200]

I have been on a train in Duluth, Min. That was fun.

[cowgirl7094]

nice, trainmain

[Trainman_Man200]

Thanks

[cowgirl7094]

Yeah of course.