Out of Retirement - Discussion thread

[scooter]

Hmmm, an A4 Pacific with a small nuclear pile replacing the firebox.  Brought back into use to meet zero carbon footprint legislation.

And the driver controlling it by remote control from the guard's van!

An RTG (radiothermal generator) or NASA's Kilopower might be safer options.

[tigercat]

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/British_Rail_flying_saucer

The British Rail  Flying Saucer  could be put back into service ....

[PR19_Kit]

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/British_Rail_flying_saucer

The British Rail  Flying Saucer  could be put back into service ....

Oh gawd, 'Charlie Frederick's Brain Storm' again! 

[Dizzyfugu]

There's always the myth of the Strategic Steam Reserve for anyone fancying making one of the Dapol  locos,  Steam  Engines slumbering  under a hill like a mechanical King Arthur  until recalled to service in an hour of need ,

Hmmm, an A4 Pacific with a small nuclear pile replacing the firebox.  Brought back into use to meet zero carbon footprint legislation.

Well, this can actually be found in literature, in the original Battle Angel Alita manga - nuclear-powered steam locomotives. 

[kerick]

Well there is the Union Pacific "Big Boy" 4014 that has been brought back into service. Started out burning coal and now uses fuel oil. Now with a nuclear reactor?
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Union_Pacific_4014

[jcf]

The Big Boy isn't actually in service, it's used for exhibition runs on the UP system.

[PR19_Kit]

The 844 has always been in service though, hasn't it? The UP never struck it off charge when they dieselised.

[loupgarou]

The Big Boy isn't actually in service, it's used for exhibition runs on the UP system.

But a scenario could be envisaged, in which all electrical appliances stopped working, so all museum locos had to be put back in service.
I think I remember an SF book about this.

[scooter]

The Big Boy isn't actually in service, it's used for exhibition runs on the UP system.

But a scenario could be envisaged, in which all electrical appliances stopped working, so all museum locos had to be put back in service.
I think I remember an SF book about this.

Heck, there are plenty of post-apocalyptic/EMP scenario novels on Amazon like that

[tigercat]

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Strategic_steam_reserve

[jcf]

The 844 has always been in service though, hasn't it? The UP never struck it off charge when they dieselised.

On the books, but not used for revenue service.

[Devilfish]

If I can get the bits, I have an idea for a rejuvenated Mosquito....

[NARSES2]

And we are off, enjoy yourselves 

[Joe C-P]

Oh foo, if only all weren't packed away for the eventual move.
Such possibilities for ships.  Upgrade a OHP FFG.  Bring back a CGN or upgrade CLG Little Rock with VLS.  Repurpose an LHA for another nation's navy.

[jcf]

Because of continuing lackluster audience numbers IndyCar brings back the
front-engined roadsters as a support series. Engine sized is limited to a max.
of 4.5 liters.