Like Trains and Planes ? ? ?

[Anonymous]

No not me silly, do YOU like trains and or planes. [?]

Well of course you like trains or you wouldn't be here. [;)]

I know there are some (LIKE ME) who like planes also. [:)]

I have been wanting to share this info for a while but have not had the time to do so.

There are a lot of good places to get books, videos, models and other "things" about trains or planes. I have two catalogs--one for train items, and the other for plane items. I will share this info so anyone interested can either call them or email them to get their catalogs.

For TRAINS:

Historic Rail 1-800-261-5922
website www.historicRail.com


For PLANES:

Historic Avaiation 1-800-225-5575
website www.HistoricAviation.com


If you knew of these great, but if you didn't now you do. [:)]

[cherokee woman]

I like both. Have ridden on planes 4 times, but I have only been on a train twice. First time was in elementary school on a field trip. Second time, Walt & I rode on the Corydon Scenic Railroad (Louisville -New Albany & Corydon ). Would love to ride trains more.

[jchnhtfd]

I love 'em both -- except commercial aviation. But that isn't the plane, that's the hassle on the ground. I used to work for a railroad, and still follow them closely, and I own and fly a Piper Arrow...

[jchnhtfd]

oh and ps -- I'll bet I could get into almost as good a fight on this question as we usually get on this forum with ones like 'the best steam locomotive?' -- how about either the most beautiful plane you know (for me, the Lockheed Super Constellation -- L1049 series) or the most awesome plane you know (for me, again Lockheed, oddly -- the SR-71)

[rrnut282]

Yes I like both, and yes this will never end if we start discussing opinions again.
I have personal ties to three of the largest airlines in the U.S. (like I worked for one) and I travelled a lot when I was younger and Flight Simulator is my "other train" computer game![:P]

[Supermicha]

Yes, i like trains. But because of my job as aircraft mechanic (its a dreamjob for me) i also like planes and work with them every day.

Micha

[Anonymous]

I wouls imagaine Plane wathcing is quite abit more difficult...

Harde to see from the ground

[:D]

[Anonymous]

Makes you wi***hings were a bit more like Europe in North America, where airports are routinely by railroad lines and have linking track service.....then it's just a short walk to watch either! Ever been to Gatwick airport/train station?

~Ra'akone

[Anonymous]

Now I'm reminded of something else......on certain passenger trains, most notably VIA's LRC and HEP-2 coaches, (and on Japanese bullet trains) they have airline-style overhead bins......VIA doesn't talk about "coach", but rather "economy" class....and on France's TGVs, the driver of said highspeed train is officially a "pilote." I'm wondering, any case where the reverse happens....train like things on planes? Well I heard that some Texas airline used to have its seats arranged like some commuter trains, with many facing each other (this changed when they started flying outside of Texas)....and I wonder, did they ever experiment (quite terribly, I'd imagine) with rail-style luggage racks?

weid factoids.....until 1977, Air Canada was technically part of CN......and what ended up as Canadian was a merger between Ward Air and Canadian Pacific Air (so the Canadian rail wars also took place in the air)....and their two letter code was CP....and their symbol was based on CP's "Pacman" (apparently there was a time when CP had flight attendants also working as "rail attendants")

~Ra'akone

[Anonymous]

These two cataloges offer posters as well as book, movies, and models. You can call the 800 numbers and they will send you a catalog. I have bought some things from them on the railfan side of the fence. [;)]

The catalogs are FREE. [:D]

Can't beat that price. [;)]

[dharmon]

Nope don't like trains or planes. [:)]

[Anonymous]

QUOTE: Originally posted by dharmon

Nope don't like trains or planes. [:)]

Dan [8D]

You silly rabbit, I told you not to make me laugh so hard this early in the morning. [;)]


Does anyone know of a catalog like these of ships, hmmmm DAN?

[dharmon]

QUOTE: Originally posted by jhhtrainsplanes

QUOTE: Originally posted by dharmon

Nope don't like trains or planes. [:)]

Dan [8D]

You silly rabbit, I told you not to make me laugh so hard this early in the morning. [;)]


Does anyone know of a catalog like these of ships, hmmmm DAN?

Janes makes a catalog of ships ..... but you can't order form it.......

[Anonymous]

QUOTE: Originally posted by dharmon

QUOTE: Originally posted by jhhtrainsplanes

QUOTE: Originally posted by dharmon

Nope don't like trains or planes. [:)]

Dan [8D]

You silly rabbit, I told you not to make me laugh so hard this early in the morning. [;)]


Does anyone know of a catalog like these of ships, hmmmm DAN?

Janes makes a catalog of ships ..... but you can't order form it.......

Even if you could order from it, I don't think I could afford the price of the "models". [:D]

[Anonymous]

QUOTE: Originally posted by jhhtrainsplanes

No not me silly, do YOU like trains and or planes. [?]

Well of course you like trains or you wouldn't be here. [;)]

I know there are some (LIKE ME) who like planes also. [:)]

I have been wanting to share this info for a while but have not had the time to do so.

There are a lot of good places to get books, videos, models and other "things" about trains or planes. I have two catalogs--one for train items, and the other for plane items. I will share this info so anyone interested can either call them or email them to get their catalogs.

For TRAINS:

Historic Rail 1-800-261-5922
website www.historicRail.com


For PLANES:

Historic Avaiation 1-800-225-5575
website www.HistoricAviation.com


If you knew of these great, but if you didn't now you do. [:)]

I received an email asking about Train Posters. If you are in the market for train posters the Historical Rail catalog does have posters. [:)]

Of course they also have models, books, videos, etc., etc., etc.,. [:)]

[Anonymous]

Favorite diesel? GP40--first engine I was ever on. Favorite plane--F4 Phantom--my outfit still flew'em when I joined up. Favorite submarine--don't have one, waited all day at the beach and never saw one--
maybe dharmon could help a fellow Texan out!!![:D][:)]

[dharmon]

QUOTE: Originally posted by emory

Favorite diesel? GP40--first engine I was ever on. Favorite plane--F4 Phantom--my outfit still flew'em when I joined up. Favorite submarine--don't have one, waited all day at the beach and never saw one--
maybe dharmon could help a fellow Texan out!!![:D][:)]

Ahh yes, a wonderful Saturday night at the submarine races..............You know I once had a bubbelhead (submariner) once tell me that there were more
airplanes in the sea than subs in the air. My response to him was there are more examples of successful escapes from damaged aircraft than from damaged subs.......

F-4s in TX... My guesses would be........RF4Cs out of Bergstrom AFB in Austin, F4C/Es that replaced the F101s with TANG at Ellington AFB in Houston, or F4Js with the reserve VF squadron out of NAS Dallas. None of which exist anymore........of course

[Anonymous]

I like Trains and Planes. I grew up a navy brat (sort of). My dad worked for Grumman on Long Island. He was an original engineer on both the Limb (landed on the moon) and the F-14 Tomcat. He later worked on the A-6 (all models), EF-111, Hawkeye. I spent many a day with him at work watching the aircraft in flight and operations testing.

[espeefoamer]

I have reported on another thread what my favorite train is.My favorite plane is (was)?the Lockheed L1011.I flew on one,on Delta Airlines, to the first Sacramento Railfair in 1981.[:)]

[Anonymous]

I like Trains but I hate Planes

DOGGY

[jchnhtfd]

QUOTE: Originally posted by espeefoamer

I have reported on another thread what my favorite train is.My favorite plane is (was)?the Lockheed L1011.I flew on one,on Delta Airlines, to the first Sacramento Railfair in 1981.[:)]

Indeed the L1011 was a nice 'plane -- well designed, easy to fly. It was brought down by having only one choice of engine manufacturer -- Rolls Royce -- which had QA/QC problems at the time and also terminal financial trouble.[:(]

[Anonymous]

You bet , I like'm both. I used to watch the B-52s & KC-135s do touch & go training manuvers at the Castle A.F.B. just outside of Atwater California. What a sight. The base was closed in the mid 1990s though. & I don't know what the fate of the air museum nearby was ( Jamie, It had an SR-71 on display also, I can see why you like it ). The B-1 Lancer is my favorite military aircraft. It's neat to see these birds do low level training manuvers out west. The boeing 737 is my favorite commercialy. I spend alot of time in this one on MSFS because to me it's the most forgiving to fly. PS; Thank You Jim for the web site info. I've only flown 6 times & all were with America West, Mostly on Airbus's, It's a great airline.

[Anonymous]

QUOTE: Originally posted by dharmon

QUOTE: Originally posted by emory

Favorite diesel? GP40--first engine I was ever on. Favorite plane--F4 Phantom--my outfit still flew'em when I joined up. Favorite submarine--don't have one, waited all day at the beach and never saw one--
maybe dharmon could help a fellow Texan out!!![:D][:)]

Ahh yes, a wonderful Saturday night at the submarine races..............You know I once had a bubbelhead (submariner) once tell me that there were more
airplanes in the sea than subs in the air. My response to him was there are more examples of successful escapes from damaged aircraft than from damaged subs.......

F-4s in TX... My guesses would be........RF4Cs out of Bergstrom AFB in Austin, F4C/Es that replaced the F101s with TANG at Ellington AFB in Houston, or F4Js with the reserve VF squadron out of NAS Dallas. None of which exist anymore........of course

301st TFW @ Carswell AFB, Fort Worth--now a JRB. A Reserve TAC unit at an active SAC Base. TAC and SAC aren't around anymore. But we did keep the skies of North Texas safe from communists, socialists, fascists, geologists, psychologists, chemists, polygamists, balloonists (incident on the rifle range!), and a large array of other ists. They fly F-16s now. As far as the sub races go...Lake Holbrook near Mineola, TX!!!

[dharmon]

QUOTE: Originally posted by emory

QUOTE: Originally posted by dharmon

QUOTE: Originally posted by emory

Favorite diesel? GP40--first engine I was ever on. Favorite plane--F4 Phantom--my outfit still flew'em when I joined up. Favorite submarine--don't have one, waited all day at the beach and never saw one--
maybe dharmon could help a fellow Texan out!!![:D][:)]

Ahh yes, a wonderful Saturday night at the submarine races..............You know I once had a bubbelhead (submariner) once tell me that there were more
airplanes in the sea than subs in the air. My response to him was there are more examples of successful escapes from damaged aircraft than from damaged subs.......

F-4s in TX... My guesses would be........RF4Cs out of Bergstrom AFB in Austin, F4C/Es that replaced the F101s with TANG at Ellington AFB in Houston, or F4Js with the reserve VF squadron out of NAS Dallas. None of which exist anymore........of course

301st TFW @ Carswell AFB, Fort Worth--now a JRB. A Reserve TAC unit at an active SAC Base. TAC and SAC aren't around anymore. But we did keep the skies of North Texas safe from communists, socialists, fascists, geologists, psychologists, chemists, polygamists, balloonists (incident on the rifle range!), and a large array of other ists. They fly F-16s now. As far as the sub races go...Lake Holbrook near Mineola, TX!!!

I guess I didn't give Carswell a thought since it and Dyess were/are SAC bases. All the Navy assets from NAS Dallas moved over there when the closed that down to make the JRB.

[rrnut282]

Wasn't there a quote somewhere about the F-4 that went, "proof that with enough thrust, a brick would fly?"

[Anonymous]

I like trains and planes. Could we also include army tanks and old race cars? I think I like anything that makes a lot of noise, smells cool when it goes by and SHAKES the ground!

mike

[dharmon]

QUOTE: Originally posted by rrnut282

Wasn't there a quote somewhere about the F-4 that went, "proof that with enough thrust, a brick would fly?"

Yeah Bernouli lied.....

[vsmith]

Well this is just half silly,

of course I like Trians dummy!

or I wouldnt waste half my day here now would I?

As for planes, unfortunatley I probably know more about older planes than I do about trains....Favorite plane, Hmmm thats a hard one...here a "short list"...

1. Curtis P-40 warhawk in China mercenary "flying tiger" mode.

2. North American P-51D bubbletop in D-Day stripes.

3. B-17G perhaps the single toughest plane ever built.

4. Hughes F-1 prequil to the P-38 one of the most beautiful aircraft ever built.

5. Northrup N-1 flying wing, got to see this restored wonder in the air last new years over the Rose Bowl. I dont recall ever seeing a plane that gave me a bigger thrill to see.

[dharmon]

Combine the love of trains and planes with Microsoft Combat Flight Sim III (TM) Battle for Europe......P-47D armed with 8 .50 cal MGs and 8 x 4" rockets, then go on fighter sweep and go loco busting and strafe a couple of rail yards while at it!

[Anonymous]

QUOTE: Originally posted by dharmon

QUOTE: Originally posted by rrnut282

Wasn't there a quote somewhere about the F-4 that went, "proof that with enough thrust, a brick would fly?"

Yeah Bernouli lied.....

Oh Dannnnnnnn,

Just try to stand under the wing of a Cessna 150 on a windy day and you might change your mind. [:)] [;)] [:D]

Bernouli wasn't so dumb afterall. [}:)] [:D]