Can a Train Break Through a Wall?

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The discussion centers on the hypothetical scenario of a train colliding with a wall. Participants express a preference for the train as the likely winner, citing a lack of confidence in the structural integrity of a wall built without consideration for train tracks. Some humorously reference the absurdity of a wall being constructed over a train track, suggesting that the wall's builder may not be reliable. There are also comments on the unpredictability of outcomes, comparing the situation to other extreme collisions, such as a jet fighter hitting a wall. Overall, the conversation blends humor with speculative analysis of the collision's consequences.
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train vs wall question
(https://www.physicsforums.com/showthread.php?t=88811)

Judging from the title alone, what is your reply to the thread?

I say train. I don't have much faith in the integrity of a wall built by someone who didn't even notice the train tracks. :rolleyes:
 
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Yep, train wins.
 
Ever see that footage of jet fighter vs. wall? They were testing walls for nuclear reactors to prevent people from flying planes into them.

Anyway. The wall won.
 
The wall will win if it is in the uk, even leaves on the track can stop our
trains.
 
wolram said:
Why am i so average?
Your mother was a hamster, and your father smelt of elderberries!
 
honestrosewater said:
train vs wall question
(https://www.physicsforums.com/showthread.php?t=88811)

Judging from the title alone, what is your reply to the thread?

I say train. I don't have much faith in the integrity of a wall built by someone who didn't even notice the train tracks. :rolleyes:
If I'm the train, my response to the wall would probably be the same as the original poster, "sorry, won't do it again". :smile:

The wall might fall down. The train will definitely never run again.

Edit: I don't have much faith in the integrity of a train bought by a railroad complany that would run their track into a wall. Did they at least paint a tunnel onto the wall?

Edit: Of course, I don't actually know what kind of wall. Which little pig built this wall?
 
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honestrosewater said:
Your mother was a hamster, and your father smelt of elderberries!

Alan whickers. :-p
 
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BobG said:
Edit: Of course, I don't actually know what kind of wall. Which little pig built this wall?
The fifth one. I think he was German.
 
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Another gost story.
 
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blinks...blinks...drools...blinks
 
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honestrosewater said:
train vs wall question
(https://www.physicsforums.com/showthread.php?t=88811)

Judging from the title alone, what is your reply to the thread?

I say train. I don't have much faith in the integrity of a wall built by someone who didn't even notice the train tracks. :rolleyes:

To be honest, I just thought "Bang." (Actually, I thought "who in the bloody hell would build a wall over a train track, and then I thought "bang"".) I don't reckon there'd be an outright winner any more than if a kamikazee plane sunk a battleship.
 

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