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[–] jubilationtcornpone@sh.itjust.works 122 points 3 weeks ago (2 children)

US High Speed Rail:

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[–] scrubbles@poptalk.scrubbles.tech 70 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

Hey now, don't knock the Big Boy. He could reach 80mph, that's much faster than most of our rail in the US.

[–] jubilationtcornpone@sh.itjust.works 36 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

Oh, I'm just kidding. I've only gotten to see 4014 up close once but man is it impressive.

[–] scrubbles@poptalk.scrubbles.tech 27 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

back when America knew how to dominate the rail scene

[–] Eufalconimorph@discuss.tchncs.de 2 points 3 weeks ago

The US still dominates freight rail.

[–] MadMadBunny@lemmy.ca 19 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

When this baby hits 88Mph, you’re gonna see some serious shit

[–] bobs_monkey@lemmy.zip 2 points 3 weeks ago

Eastwood, Clint Eastwood.

Nice to meet you Mr Estwoud.