Re: NNG- Nevada Bombing Range Train

Dave Peterson Wrote:
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> On the Nellis Air Force Base Bombing Range in
> western Nevada appears to be a locomotive and
> train on a short stretch of track. Here's the best
> view of it:
>
> [url=https://www.google.com/maps/place/37%C2%B025'
> 00.6%22N+116%C2%B051'35.0%22W/@37.4202961,-116.866
> 9133,343m/data=!3m1!1e3!4m6!3m5!1s0x0:0x0!4b1!8m2!
> 3d37.4168333!4d-116.8597222?hl=en]Bombing Range
> Train[/url]
>
> I presume it is not narrow gauge, but there's no
> way to tell. Nearby "buildings" appear to be made
> out of shipping containers and I'd guess that is
> what the train is carrying.
> In earlier photos it appears as if the locomotive
> is on the tracks, but the latest photo it looks
> like it took a hit.
>
> Anyone know anything about this train????

I suspect that virtually everything in that general area is simulated targets, some of which may be actual structures or vehicles, and some of which may be simulated structures or vehicles. If you look just to the northeast, there is a simulated airfield, which is clearly just that....simulated. It is carved out of the desert, but there are no real concrete or asphalt surfaces. Of course, these are the air combat ranges where Red Flag takes place every few weeks, so the entire landscape is littered with simulated this and that. Lots of stuff for Blue Force to attack and for Red Force to defend.

I don't think it is real.

/Kevin Madore



Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 03/11/2019 06:30AM by KevinM.