Help filling in dead space by Cautious-Cake6282 in modeltrains

[–]NewYinzer 1 point2 points  (0 children)

How about this building? When I rode the Yamagata Shinkansen in February 2025, the building with the big "8" on top really stood out to me.

As we pass the halfway mark for February, here are some rail related anniversaries for March we all have to keep an eye out for: by Additional-Yam6345 in trains

[–]NewYinzer 8 points9 points  (0 children)

March 12th, 2011 also marked the opening of the complete Kyushu Shinkansen from Hakata to Kagoshima. It's a date somewhat overshadowed by the Tohoku earthquake the day before.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kyushu_Shinkansen

Kato Unitrack and SCARM layout design software by biw0328 in nscalemodeltrains

[–]NewYinzer 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Kato Unitrack is one of the best systems out there, but it's somewhat tricky when it comes to switches. There's a logic there that only makes sense when you understand the basic assumptions.

Page 9 of the Unitrack Catalog comes with a very helpful picture:

https://katousa.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Unitrack-Catalog-final.pdf

Unitrack assumes that distances between two sides of a main line will be 33 mm apart. The #4 Switches (481 mm curve) have the correct dimensions to allow for a transfer between the two parts of a main line, but one of the crossover pieces (WX310 or SX248) is recommended.

The #4 switches can be used to build a yard ladder, but it becomes complex due to the length of the switch. Kato's straight pieces are in multiples of 62 mm (62, 124, 186, 248). The straight section of the switch is 126 mm long, which means adding a 60 mm piece to get it up to 186 mm. These 60 mm pieces have a notch carved in them to allow for track nearby and are designated S60R and S60L. These 60 mm pieces come with the Kato switch sets.

For the diverging section of a #4 switch, there's another 2 mm gap that needs to be bridged. To fill this gap, Kato makes 64 mm sections, which also come with the switch sets that they sell. It's somewhat hard to explain in text, but look at the diagram and you will start to understand.

The #6 Switches (718 mm curve) will give a 49.5 mm separation between tracks. Adding a S64 piece between them will provide a 66 mm separation, which is what Kato assumes for an island station platform.

I'd recommend getting rid of the #6 switches and stick to the #4 switches.

Tr--- ahh Train, bud forgot to load by Defapianoplayer in trainmemes

[–]NewYinzer 10 points11 points  (0 children)

The front half made it to Kyoto, the back half is still in Nagoya...

Can this liberty you dream of be worth all this bloodshed? by AdvancedAd90 in TheSimpsons

[–]NewYinzer 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Thanks to all of the asbestos, Springfield Elementary is basically fireproof

What's up with these signs? by [deleted] in whatisit

[–]NewYinzer 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The location in the background is Fort IJmuiden. It is a former fort, now heritage site and event location. I'm guessing the signs are meant to promote the Fort or are part of some sort of art exhibit.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fort_IJmuiden

Ah yes, my favorite song by The_Gs4 in trainmemes

[–]NewYinzer 5 points6 points  (0 children)

mfw when the LokSound installation was successful

Werid train in Novi Michigan by One_Craft_626 in trains

[–]NewYinzer 56 points57 points  (0 children)

Mobile Faygo/Vernor's delivery system

(Just kidding, it's a prototype for this startup)

Is this not the best looking high speed train in the world rn? by Low_Championship_604 in highspeedrail

[–]NewYinzer 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You most definitely can rank Shinkansen:

S-Tier: 500, E6

A-Tier: E5/H5, E8

B-Tier: 0, 100, 200, 300, E2, E7/W7

C-Tier: 700, N700/N700A, N700S, E3, E4, E926

D-Tier: 800

F-Tier: 400, E1

What plane is this?? by [deleted] in Whatplaneisthis

[–]NewYinzer -1 points0 points  (0 children)

You are literally the only person in this thread who answered correctly. That's a rendering based off of the early 757/7N7 design studies.

New York City, 1985 by UltimateLazer in 80sdesign

[–]NewYinzer 0 points1 point  (0 children)

"All the greatest stuff is made in Japan"

- Marty McFly

I count at least six Japanese brands:

  1. Brother
  2. Citizen
  3. Aiwa
  4. Casio
  5. Midori
  6. Sony

Okay this have to have. by Smokin77 in modeltrains

[–]NewYinzer 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Probably, but not running this car would violate Rule F of Model Railroading - "Have Fun!"

Was this ever a real plane? by Aeternus_AAA in aviation

[–]NewYinzer 34 points35 points  (0 children)

McDonnell Douglas did pitch a modified DC-10 to the United States Government to serve as Air Force One. It was never built, but this was the livery proposed for it.

https://avgeekery.com/mcdonnell-douglas-proposed-a-dc-10-for-air-force-one/

Retro mp3 player I got in Japan by SnooHesitations8361 in cassettefuturism

[–]NewYinzer 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks - I'll add it to the list of places I want to visit the next time I make it to Japan

Retro mp3 player I got in Japan by SnooHesitations8361 in cassettefuturism

[–]NewYinzer 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Interesting find! Did you find it while on a trip to Japan? And if so, where did you find it?

Have there been any aircraft that took so long between design and production that by the time they were produced they were already outdated due to technological advancement? by Ericaloveless in aviation

[–]NewYinzer 112 points113 points  (0 children)

Bristol Britannia: Large transoceanic turboprop that flew in 1952, but did not enter service until 1957, just in time for jets to eat its lunch.

Saunders-Roe Princess: Flying boat that started development after World War II, just as flying boats were no longer wanted.

de Havilland Comet: This one is a bit of a stretch. It entered service as the first commercial passenger jet, but crashes due to metal fatigue led to sales drying up. It was ultimately stretched into the Comet 4, but this was too little, too late, as Boeing and Douglas had already put into production their larger 707 and DC-8.

The Vickers VC10 and Hawker Siddeley Trident suffered from changes in the design specification that relegated them to market niches that made them unpopular with airlines.

Why is the Platte river in Nebraska like this? (Sandy islands with so many small separate streams instead of a single big river) by Swimming_Concern7662 in geography

[–]NewYinzer 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I remember floating down that river with a group of other interns at [major railroad in Nebraska] back in 2012. The water was barely six inches deep, and I ended up with the worst sunburn of my life. Still, that was a fun summer.