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This is a neat idea, but I think the main problem is, that those trains would have to go slower than an ordinary train (and much slower, than an high speed trai
by hutzlibu 4y ago
This is a neat idea, but I think the main problem is, that those trains would have to go slower than an ordinary train (and much slower, than an high speed train), thus blocking the rails for normal trains.
But it might make sense for some routes.
- sitkack 4y agoI wonder if you could make the tug small enough that it could get off the track, Like a really big big-dog (also with train wheels) or you might have to insert small sections where a train could bypass the tug. Or! The airship unhooks from the tug, the tug proceeds on with the train and train drops a tug off the end and the airship reconnects. Freight trains only travel 40-50 Mph (lightly or unloaded) the average speed is just under 30 Mph [1]. I think most of the problems are solvable with some wit once you have the right pieces in place. Going slow will be key, you will have to, the thing will be massive. [1] https://www.statista.com/statistics/547745/average-train-speed-union-pacific-railroad/ https://www.statista.com/statistics/547745/average-train-spe...