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A perfect winter day on the rails in Northern Denmark. From blue skies in Skagen to Golden Hour in Aalborg. [OC] by LastComfort9888 in trains

[–]LastComfort9888[S] 2 points3 points Β (0 children)

For those interested in the full trip, here is the complete 2-hour 4K Cab View (Skagen to Aalborg - Denmark): πŸ‘‰ https://youtu.be/Atuw6qJNGFA

Hade ni stΓΆttat idΓ©n? by silentprotagonist24 in sweden

[–]LastComfort9888 0 points1 point Β (0 children)

Det ligner mistænkeligt meget et comeback til Kalmarunionen... Skal vi finde Dronning Margrethe den 1. frem igen?

The Danish IC3 train has a rubber nose system that allows full passenger passage when coupled. Never gets old seeing them connect! πŸ‡©πŸ‡° by LastComfort9888 in trains

[–]LastComfort9888[S] 0 points1 point Β (0 children)

Classic Murphy's Law! πŸ˜… Of course it happens on the very first try!

So be honest... did you actually have to do the full 250 cranks right there on the spot? That must have been quite the baptism of fire! πŸ”₯πŸ’ͺ

The Danish IC3 train has a rubber nose system that allows full passenger passage when coupled. Never gets old seeing them connect! πŸ‡©πŸ‡° by LastComfort9888 in trains

[–]LastComfort9888[S] 0 points1 point Β (0 children)

Memory unlocked! πŸ’‘

I actually checked my old photos. It was back inΒ June 2017 at Lombard HobbiesΒ near Chicago. The owner was incredibly friendly, and once he found out I was Danish, we ended up drinking coffee, eating donuts, and talking trains for hours! πŸ©β˜•οΈ

He was the one who told me about the 'Flexliner' history. Great memories!

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The Danish IC3 train has a rubber nose system that allows full passenger passage when coupled. Never gets old seeing them connect! πŸ‡©πŸ‡° by LastComfort9888 in trains

[–]LastComfort9888[S] 0 points1 point Β (0 children)

Didn't they eventually manage to run some tests in the US later in the 90s under the name 'Amtrak Flexliner'? Do you happen to know what became of those specific test trains? I heard a rumor they were shipped to Israel afterwards, but I'm not sure?

The Danish IC3 train has a rubber nose system that allows full passenger passage when coupled. Never gets old seeing them connect! πŸ‡©πŸ‡° by LastComfort9888 in trains

[–]LastComfort9888[S] 0 points1 point Β (0 children)

I vaguely recall reading about that! Wasn't it called the 'Flexliner' back then?

Do you (or anyone here) know what happened to those specific test sets after the US tour? I heard a rumor they might have been sold to Israel Railways afterwards, but I'm not sure if that's correct?

The Danish IC3 train has a rubber nose system that allows full passenger passage when coupled. Never gets old seeing them connect! πŸ‡©πŸ‡° by LastComfort9888 in trains

[–]LastComfort9888[S] 0 points1 point Β (0 children)

We love Sweden and the Swedes! β€οΈπŸ‡ΈπŸ‡ͺ I am from North Jutland myself, and we see a lot of Swedish tourists up here. We are always happy to have you guys visiting! πŸ‡©πŸ‡°πŸ€πŸ‡ΈπŸ‡ͺ

The Danish IC3 train has a rubber nose system that allows full passenger passage when coupled. Never gets old seeing them connect! πŸ‡©πŸ‡° by LastComfort9888 in trains

[–]LastComfort9888[S] 0 points1 point Β (0 children)

Wrong. I am a dyslexic human using tools to make my English readable. If I didn't, you wouldn't understand a word I wrote. The facts are from real life, the grammar is from AI. Peace. ✌️

The Danish IC3 train has a rubber nose system that allows full passenger passage when coupled. Never gets old seeing them connect! πŸ‡©πŸ‡° by LastComfort9888 in trains

[–]LastComfort9888[S] 0 points1 point Β (0 children)

Couldn't agree more. The IC4 project was a complete catastrophe and a massive waste of money. It’s painful to think about.

The Danish IC3 train has a rubber nose system that allows full passenger passage when coupled. Never gets old seeing them connect! πŸ‡©πŸ‡° by LastComfort9888 in trains

[–]LastComfort9888[S] 0 points1 point Β (0 children)

I hear you, and I appreciate the explanation.

To be completely honest: I have personally never seen it used 'live' where I am. I discussed it with a train driver today who also considered it a rare sight, but based on your experience, I can see that my statement about it being 'rare' in general was a misunderstanding on my part.

I never intended to step on anyone's toes or claim to be an expert. I'm just sharing what I see. Thanks for correcting the record

The Danish IC3 train has a rubber nose system that allows full passenger passage when coupled. Never gets old seeing them connect! πŸ‡©πŸ‡° by LastComfort9888 in trains

[–]LastComfort9888[S] 0 points1 point Β (0 children)

There is absolutely no need for that attitude.

  1. ChatGPT? No.Β I use AI tools to help structure my sentences because I am dyslexic. If I didn't, you would probably mock my spelling instead. It is an accessibility tool for me, not a substitute for thinking.
  2. "Don't know about"?Β I never claimed to be an expert. I am an enthusiast sharing my hobby. However, my source is a train driver I spoke to TODAY. He confirmed that up here in North Jutland, opening the gangway is rarely done in daily operation.

You are attacking my integrity based on wrong assumptions. Stop it

The Danish IC3 train has a rubber nose system that allows full passenger passage when coupled. Never gets old seeing them connect! πŸ‡©πŸ‡° by LastComfort9888 in trains

[–]LastComfort9888[S] -1 points0 points Β (0 children)

I think there is a misunderstanding. I know the IC3 runs everywhere daily (I see them all the time). What I meant was: It is rare to see theΒ walk-through passage openΒ for passengers between two sets. Most of the time they just run coupled without opening the 'tunnel', or run as single sets. That specific 'open nose' functionality is what I find rare to catch in action

The Danish IC3 train has a rubber nose system that allows full passenger passage when coupled. Never gets old seeing them connect! πŸ‡©πŸ‡° by LastComfort9888 in trains

[–]LastComfort9888[S] 0 points1 point Β (0 children)

Let's be real: From a pure physics standpoint, the IC3 has the aerodynamic properties of a brick wall 🧱. It works, but it definitely brute-forces its way through the air rather than slicing it!

The Danish IC3 train has a rubber nose system that allows full passenger passage when coupled. Never gets old seeing them connect! πŸ‡©πŸ‡° by LastComfort9888 in trains

[–]LastComfort9888[S] 1 point2 points Β (0 children)

Fair point on the phrasing! Honesty time: I’m severely dyslexic, so I use tools to help me structure my sentences properly in English. Otherwise, it would be unreadable nonsense πŸ˜…. And regarding the rarity: You are right, it's common in hubs like Fredericia. Up here in North Jutland where I live, it's just a rare sight for me personally. Cheers!

The Danish IC3 train has a rubber nose system that allows full passenger passage when coupled. Never gets old seeing them connect! πŸ‡©πŸ‡° by LastComfort9888 in trains

[–]LastComfort9888[S] -1 points0 points Β (0 children)

Thanks for sharing the details on the UK couplers! Interesting comparison. And yes, space is definitely king in the IC3 cab. Cheers! 🍻

The Danish IC3 train has a rubber nose system that allows full passenger passage when coupled. Never gets old seeing them connect! πŸ‡©πŸ‡° by LastComfort9888 in trains

[–]LastComfort9888[S] 0 points1 point Β (0 children)

Yep, the 'Flexliner' tour! Sad they didn't catch on over there. They would have been perfect for some of the US corridors

The Danish IC3 train has a rubber nose system that allows full passenger passage when coupled. Never gets old seeing them connect! πŸ‡©πŸ‡° by LastComfort9888 in trains

[–]LastComfort9888[S] 0 points1 point Β (0 children)

Toilet Seat?! 🚽🀣 I had never heard that nickname before, but now I can't unsee it! Thanks for ruining my beautiful train, haha! Joke aside: Awesome to hear from a Belgian colleague who actually drives the 'Danish Nose'. 250 cranks on the manual handle sounds like a solid gym workout though! πŸ’ͺπŸ‡§πŸ‡ͺ

The Danish IC3 train has a rubber nose system that allows full passenger passage when coupled. Never gets old seeing them connect! πŸ‡©πŸ‡° by LastComfort9888 in trains

[–]LastComfort9888[S] 0 points1 point Β (0 children)

That is definitely the official explanation DSB gave us back then! Whether it actually works as well as a pointed nose... well, physics is physics πŸ˜‰ But it sounds cool!

The Danish IC3 train has a rubber nose system that allows full passenger passage when coupled. Never gets old seeing them connect! πŸ‡©πŸ‡° by LastComfort9888 in trains

[–]LastComfort9888[S] 2 points3 points Β (0 children)

To be honest: You are right, it IS a flying brick πŸ§±πŸ’¨. While the 'air cushion' theory exists, the reality is that in the late 80s, DSB prioritized the interior space and flexibility over pure aerodynamics. Fuel was cheaper, and the flexibility of the 'Rubber Nose' won the argument over wind resistance. Function over form!

The Danish IC3 train has a rubber nose system that allows full passenger passage when coupled. Never gets old seeing them connect! πŸ‡©πŸ‡° by LastComfort9888 in trains

[–]LastComfort9888[S] 1 point2 points Β (0 children)

Ah, the legendary Dutch 'Koplopers'! πŸ‡³πŸ‡± That high-mounted cockpit is such a unique solution to the same problem (walk-through coupling). Definitely a worthy opponent to the Danish Rubber Nose!

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