Who is up for a ride? I certainly am!!

[AsahinaKimi]

Japan's New High Speed Bullet Train Hayabusa


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kMFEr7GizcU&NR=1

[Chan790]

1. It has ears?

I mean I understand the purpose of the first set kind of...but why on the rest of the cars? That's just going to create wind resistance...unless that was the point.

[AsahinaKimi]

4. betting you are right

Something to help slow the train down..

[freshwest]

7. That was my thought, too. It's awesome.

[Suich]

2. Can you walk around on those when they're moving?

Pretty slick looking train, in any case!

:)

[AsahinaKimi]

3. I would think if you can walk on an airplane

while its in flight, you can walk on the train as well. I didn't see seatbelts though.. curious enough.

[Arugula Latte]

5. Wouldn't you rather ride the USA's latest train? Here it is:

[AsahinaKimi]

10. Only if you have THIS SONG

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SvsAqkOhI48 BLASTING WHILE its moving!!

[The Velveteen Ocelot]

6. Why would a train have cat ears?

Is this the kawaisa thing applied to trains?

[kentauros]

8. It appears to be some kind of aerobraking system.

They aren't very large, but would still help in the braking through wind-resistance alone. Plus, they probably have to be small or they'd break off if deployed too early.

[kentauros]

9. I'd still like to try this roller coaster they've got over there:

TreeHugger-Style Roller Coaster in Japan: It's Pedal Powered

Great views, too!

[pacalo]

11. That would be one of the most terrifying rides I'd NEVER get on.

My knees would be knocking like crazy & I'd be frozen with fear. I admire those who could do it, though.