Running on a train?

[Deleted User]

Ok...on the treadmill this evening and got wondering...

If you ran on a train would you stay in the same place on the train? Or end up at the front of the carriage?







(maybe it's time to get back outside for a real run!!)

Sezz

I think you've been running on the treadmill too long!

Actually, when I was ickle, me and my bruv used to go on train journeys with my Dad. We used to run through all the carriages from one end to the other, nicking the sugar in the first class restaurant carriage.

dan dan

TRAIN SPOTTER TRAIN SPOTTER TRAIN SPOTTER TRAIN SPOTTER TRAIN SPOTTER TRAIN SPOTTER

Soop

i used to think that if you were to go to the front of the train and then jump up that within seconds you'd end up at the back of the train.

if you see what i mean!

[Deleted User]

this can't be a serious question, surely! If you stayed still, no-one would ever be able to get to the buffet!

Don Minquez

Erm... Possibly the most dumbass question I've ever read.

XFR Bear

If you got the speed right and ran it the opposite direction to what the train was moving, it would be possible to stay in the same place relative to the surrounding countryside etc, but you'd move down the train. This I guess is what you're doing on a tready effectively.

As 2D says - you'd never be able to get to the buffet car otherwise!

Sezz

I prefer to sit down - much more comfy journey and I can read my book.

Dragon Breath

The problem here is that of momentum. When you are inside the train you assume the momentum of the train so your run would progress you forward.

Now, on the roof of the train, facing forward would be a different matter as you would have to counter the effects of the wind resistance. I'd suggest playing Polar Express on the Playstation to get the idea before going for it in real life. Then it would probably be best to try a slow local train to start with, I think Intercity's are probably best left for the Kenyans.

Duck Girl

you are confused. there is no absolute standard of 'at rest'. the train is at rest; earth moves with respect to train.

cougie

Have we done the 'what would happen if you could jump up just at the moment of impact if you were in a lift plummeting to the bottom of the shaft scenario' too ?

I'm guessing it'd only work for fleas or kangaroos though.

[Deleted User]

how do you know when the moment of impact is is tho cougs? (unless you use your swiss army knife to make a hole in the floor and look through at the approaching ground?)

ps I'm guessing you'd shatter every bone in your legs, your hips and probably spine too

cougie

Good point 2D - but it'd prob be worth a go.

Although Star Jumping your way to your doom isn't the coolest thing to do is it ?

Bet James Dean never did that.

Don Minquez

He did actually. Ignore the car crash story!

[Deleted User]

LOL Jon! Him and Marc Bolan...star-jumped into oblivion.

[Deleted User]

....but the trains don't run.

:S

[Deleted User]

Oh no, your a sad bunch of train spotters.
NERDS!!!!!!