trains
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Infinity Train Creator Owen Dennis Discusses Why Cartoons Should Scare Kids Sometimes
While kinds of wondrous, magical things to marvel at, the series’ first few episodes have featured a handful of objectively terrifying moments. And they seem to be foreshadowing that Tulip, Atticus, and One-One are sure to find themselves in life-threatening danger while journeying through the Hypertrain. We spoke with creator Owen Dennis all about it.
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Train Stranded In Oregon For 36 Hours Honestly Seems Pretty Chill
News broke this afternoon that an Amtrak train near Oakridge, Oregon on its way to California had been stranded with 183 people or over 30 hours. And many people reasonably assumed that it would be an apocalyptic situation by now. But aside from some modest inconveniences, it actually sounds pretty relaxed now 36 hours in.
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After 60 Years, Brio Has Reinvented Its Toy Trains For The Future
Brio’s magnetic wooden trains are as iconic a toy as Lego bricks or Hot Wheels cars. Traditionally kid-powered, a few years ago electric motors were introduced to the line, but this year Brio trains are being upgraded with smart features that allow them to interact with tracks and playsets. Don’t hit the panic alarm just…
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Chinese Citizens With Bad ‘Social Credit’ To Be Blocked From Taking Planes And Trains
China’s terrifying “social credit” system isn’t planned to be fully implemented until 2020, but we’re already seeing facets of it being put in place. In May, people who have committed acts of “serious dishonor” will reportedly be unable to travel on trains or flights for up to a year.