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I was 8 when it came out in Feb 79. It was Atomic, not Nuclear powered. I don't think anyone really thought about atomic radiated steam coming from the train, now did they? It was the last chance to make the 70's look ultra modern. There was the engine, which was the only single level part of the train, and it pulled 9 double level coaches. Each of the coaches had elevators at the front end. NBC spent some big bucks, even creating a full size engine and first coach for the sound stage. It's also kind of funny to note, that when the train got underway, you can see the reflection on the people being pulled on a large flatbed, as the lights from above NEVER MOVE! I was amazed at the sight of the train for the first time, how big it was, Atomic powered, the 2 large bars on board, hospital, self serve kiask coach, gym, hair salon, swimming pool (yes, swimming pool!), and full size hotel like cabins. There was no caboose, as the swimming pool took up the top part of the last coach. The star of the show was the train. The plots were thin as ice, and that's what broke this show. There wasn't a 2nd season, the show went on hiatus about 6 episodes into the run, they retooled, and added the female cruise director and replaced the assistant conductor that was only on 2 of the 6 previous shows. The show limped on for about 6 more episodes, and was canned in June of 79. In the first episode, the engineer made a comment about 12,000 psi port and starboard to get the train moving. I've always wondered what that might translate into for a real train, if there is such a translation. Unless the atomic fuel/reactor/engine was underneath the engine, there really wasn't any realistic thought given to how the train might work, as shielding and water tanks for stream would be needed. (The swimming pool in at the back end of the train, so it couldn't have been that!) I'd love to get my hands on any articles reguarding the model, and thought behind that train.
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