Trains
 

Well this is something I never knew.

How trains stay on the track.

Ya learn somethin' new everyday.

Was thinking about getting myself a train set for Christmas too. :D

Learned something also. Thanks for that link. The site also has this "amazing fact generator" function that might prove interesting.

Here are a couple examples:

"There is one strand of corn silk for each kernel on an ear of corn."

"Black-eyed peas aren’t peas, but beans. And coffee beans aren’t beans, but seeds."

It looks like the facts are submitted by readers so I'm not sure of the accuracy but it is potentially a good read.

wow...who'da thunk that??

Thanks Al, I can go about my day now, knowing I'm a bit smarter...:lifter

Feynman was a brilliant man and a great teacher. A real loss.

If you have an interest in physics, look up some the videos or audios of his lectures.

I knew that.:D

Pretty sharp looking vest there, Bob.

Damn, Utah Bob! I had that same train set-up... including that locomotive that weighed a TON. My mom gave it all away, along with my baseball card collection and "tin soldiers", while I was on Active Duty with SF.

I was pissed, and it took me years - even after she was gone - to figure out why she did it.

I'll have to get some pictures but I (my sons actually) inherited a 1957 Lionel set that my uncle gave to us.

It had been sitting in a closet for years so I had to clean it up a bit to get it working again. I have since added track and more cars....We set it up under the tree every year for Christmas.

From last year....

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-vwxGE2Ifrc&feature

She didn't want you to have a reason to visit.

LOL, I have tears in my eyes....

Al great link, I never knew......

Yep, highly recommended.

He was even able to explain to Congress while sitting at a hearing table with just a rubber grommet (iirc) & a glass of water what happened to the Challenger shuttle...
:eek:

Feynman used to say that if you can't explain a concept so that a Freshman could understand it, then you don't really understand.

I guess than can be expanded to be, "If you can explain a concept so that Congress can understand it, you are truly talented....." :D

I still have it. Even got it running last month. I was going to Ebay it but...........
well, you know.;)

Genuine Cisco Kid apparel.:D