Saturday, March 21, 2026

Whoa!

 


3 comments:

  1. Wow...can you imagine the pressure wave of that thing coming through at speed?

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  2. a lot of air can get under there, maglev?


    This image captures a Japanese Shinkansen bullet train passing through a town at a street-level railway crossing.

    This specific train appears to be a mini-Shinkansen, likely an E3 series, which is designed to operate on both high-speed lines and older, narrower tracks that connect to smaller cities.

    The scene highlights the close integration of high-speed rail infrastructure into Japanese residential areas, requiring street crossings similar to local trains.

    The sign on the right indicates a local business, showcasing the contrast between modern high-speed technology and traditional local town life.

    The train features a distinctively long, aerodynamic nose designed for speed and reduced noise when entering tunnels.

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  3. That’s the future high-speed rail to San Francisco!
    (The Japanese will have built a tunnel to California, before newsom gets his going)

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