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Okay. I'm gonna build some new trains. And a whole new load
of stations. The stations have two platforms - one for people
getting off, one for people getting on. Here's the rub: the
platform for the passengers exiting the train is below (when
the train is in situ the floor dissapears to be replaced
by the
platform floor which hydrolically lowers you to ground level).
Naturally the platform for people entering the train is above -
the floor of the train rises then lowers them to the floor of
the train. A complex ticketing system will mean the spot
people stand on the platform will be identicle to the spot in
which they sit on the train.
Fast-load ferry
http://www.halfbake...a/Fast-load_20ferry
The ferry version. [phoenix, Jun 29 2002, last modified Oct 04 2004]
airliner passenger cartridges
http://www.halfbake...senger_20cartridges
The airplane version. [phoenix, Jun 29 2002, last modified Oct 04 2004]
Alternative Tube access for dare devils
http://www.halfbake...for_20dare_20devils
Another way to get on the train faster. [phoenix, Jun 29 2002, last modified Oct 04 2004]
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maybe I'm not clear on the concept, but it appears this would be a complete change in passenger load every time the train stopped: what if I want to travel multiple stops but you only wish to travel one stop? |
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You'd get in the appropriate car. |
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We've done this idea for ferrys and planes, I guess trains is okay. Anybody want buses? |
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Buses would be cool. Sorry for the double bake. I'm new
to these parts. In answer to your questions rbl, a
complex ticketing ubercomputer would solve everything.
Including war. |
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I think the bakery should implement a system which automatically deducts 10 votes from any idea that begins with the word, "okay." |
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deeman, champion of the 'spell it like it sounds' campaign. |
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[admin: spelling change: verticle -> vertical] |
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identicle: octopus limb that impersonates your identity. |
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ah - I'm not realy getting what you're saying... |
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didn't Willie Wonka do this already? |
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Hydrolics? Indticle? Blimey Deeman, do you know any
sub-editors? Nice idea, though. I find myself inexplicably
drawn to those double-decker trains they have on the
continent. One obvious flaw, though: tunnels would have
to have higher ceilings, meaning they'd incoveniently poke
out of the ground. |
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