Anbody ever model Prtotypical from say 2040?

[trolleyboy]

QUOTE: Originally posted by twhite

QUOTE: Originally posted by Jetrock

twhite: And let me guess, thanks to the popularity of the PT Cruiser and the Prowler, new automobiles all look like 1930’s prototypes, despite having hydrogen fuel-cell engines, and conservative dress styles have come back into vogue, with women wearing Thirties-style dresses and men wearing hats and ties all the time…hmm, the future is starting to look familiar to those who model the golden age of steam!

[:p]Nah, not 'thirties style dresses–ugliest things I can think of. Shorter skirts and shoulder pads. Retro '40’s. The Joan Crawford look is back (but thank God, SHE isn’t!)
Tom[}:)][}:)]

Are you sure she’s not? Human cloaning is probably commonplace maybe a Joan for every house. Theres a scary thought. For my take likely highspeed electric everywhere. Rob

[lupo]

I found some pics of the future that may come:

OTOH as you look how much locomotive design has changed over the last 40 years the differences may not be that spectacular

[Fergmiester]

QUOTE: Originally posted by radivil

Solar powered trains will never happen. The volume of solar cells you need are far, far too numerous to ever even consider.

The initial comment was “tongue & cheek”. However if you look at LED’s and how they have progressed solar power en masse may be a reality.

Don’t think out of the box, but rather beyond the horizon.

Fergie

[Anonymous]

I’ve come up with a steam train desing that beats the diesel in every way.

[twhite]

Lupo–I want a model (HO) of that first picture, for Helper service on Yuba Pass. Wowser!
Tom[:P][:P][:P]

[Anonymous]

Some of those designs look kinda frightening… and what will be of my beloved BNSF?
They’re already changing the logo… But as for motive power, RR Tycoon II had the
“MAG_LEV TBX-1” And trains like Thalys and Acela will be the Commuter Rail. Also, has anyone considered modelling on OTHER PLANETS??? now thats a challenge. A rail line through the acidic and volcanic terrain of Venus? The clouds of Jupiter? A line to withstand 600ft/sec winds on Neptune? Just a thought.