The pneumatic tube idea has recently been revived in all seriousness. A cross country bullet train powered by compressed air, traveling faster than sound. Why not?
The system, called the Hyperloop, is an Elon Musk Project. This is the same guy who is bringing cargo to and from the space station cheaper than the Russians are willing to, and will soon be delivering crews.http://www.ibtimes.com/tesla-motors-tsla-ceo-elon-musk-reveal-hyperloop-futuristic-transportation-system-design-expected-be
I find it amusing to see that, by 1896, people had apparently forgotten the original NYC subway, Ely Beach’s Beach Pneumatic Transit Company of 1870, had been forgotten. (It’s not clear how successful it might have been; it was killed by politics.)
LeslieBark almost 11 years ago
I wonder if any of those solutions would work for Southern California freeways.
Steve Bartholomew almost 11 years ago
The pneumatic tube idea has recently been revived in all seriousness. A cross country bullet train powered by compressed air, traveling faster than sound. Why not?
Dual almost 11 years ago
“Coming soon: The Complete Little Nemo in Slumberland”: WOW!
jmcenanly almost 11 years ago
The system, called the Hyperloop, is an Elon Musk Project. This is the same guy who is bringing cargo to and from the space station cheaper than the Russians are willing to, and will soon be delivering crews.http://www.ibtimes.com/tesla-motors-tsla-ceo-elon-musk-reveal-hyperloop-futuristic-transportation-system-design-expected-be
HankTheSock almost 11 years ago
This is confusing…
Buzza Wuzza almost 11 years ago
great slapstick art
Steve Bartholomew almost 11 years ago
@ZuhlamonAre you saying we’re not?
John W Kennedy Premium Member almost 11 years ago
I find it amusing to see that, by 1896, people had apparently forgotten the original NYC subway, Ely Beach’s Beach Pneumatic Transit Company of 1870, had been forgotten. (It’s not clear how successful it might have been; it was killed by politics.)