Re: Just Some Hype.
| April 20, 2018 08:49AM |
Glenn Butcher Wrote:
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> I think in this software-oriented world, there are
> a lot of folks who slept through high-school
> physics, and barely have an appreciation for the
> mass and energy involved in driving their cars,
> much less the scaling of that to industrial
> settings. And, what-the-heck about how we've
> evolved industrially, and why.
Hi Glenn,
How I wish that Physics was required in High School. I think our society would be better for it. Not sure how things are now, but when I was in high school back in the 70s, Physics was optional....and generally only taken by those of us who were pursuing technical careers in engineering or science. The rest of the folk picked classes that were easier, more fun, or ones with more girls in them
. It's a shame, because folks with zero physics background are the ones who don't wear seatbelts, are afraid of airplanes, and who think you can save yourself in a falling elevator car by simply jumping at the right second.....no kidding, I've met people who actually believe that. I have also heard real people say that in a car accident, they would like to be "thrown clear." Even if they never master the math, understanding some of the basic principles can really help people make better decisions in many aspects of their lives.
With respect to NG triple headers, I can certainly understand that there are folks who'd like to see that sort of thing. Outside of any technical issues associated with doing it, the main issue is cost. If you can find enough folks with the same desires, who have the financial means, then by all means, go for it. The charter operator you mention is one of those folks, so if the gentleman who began this thread wants to see a triple-header, purchasing a ticket on one of those charters would definitely be his best opportunity to see a triple. Unfortunately, those trips have somewhat different goals and objectives than I do, so I tend to work with other operators. I'd definitely be up for funding a three engine train.....just a more prototypical one, with the engines cut into different spots in the consist. A lot of interesting physics (and skills required) there too!
/Kevin Madore
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> I think in this software-oriented world, there are
> a lot of folks who slept through high-school
> physics, and barely have an appreciation for the
> mass and energy involved in driving their cars,
> much less the scaling of that to industrial
> settings. And, what-the-heck about how we've
> evolved industrially, and why.
Hi Glenn,
How I wish that Physics was required in High School. I think our society would be better for it. Not sure how things are now, but when I was in high school back in the 70s, Physics was optional....and generally only taken by those of us who were pursuing technical careers in engineering or science. The rest of the folk picked classes that were easier, more fun, or ones with more girls in them
. It's a shame, because folks with zero physics background are the ones who don't wear seatbelts, are afraid of airplanes, and who think you can save yourself in a falling elevator car by simply jumping at the right second.....no kidding, I've met people who actually believe that. I have also heard real people say that in a car accident, they would like to be "thrown clear." Even if they never master the math, understanding some of the basic principles can really help people make better decisions in many aspects of their lives.With respect to NG triple headers, I can certainly understand that there are folks who'd like to see that sort of thing. Outside of any technical issues associated with doing it, the main issue is cost. If you can find enough folks with the same desires, who have the financial means, then by all means, go for it. The charter operator you mention is one of those folks, so if the gentleman who began this thread wants to see a triple-header, purchasing a ticket on one of those charters would definitely be his best opportunity to see a triple. Unfortunately, those trips have somewhat different goals and objectives than I do, so I tend to work with other operators. I'd definitely be up for funding a three engine train.....just a more prototypical one, with the engines cut into different spots in the consist. A lot of interesting physics (and skills required) there too!
/Kevin Madore
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