The flying saucers are here!

Stuart · 13-03-2006, 16:26

Back in 1973, British Rail (of all organisations) patented a nuclear fusion powered flying saucer.

Not really sure what comment I can make about this. The article is worth a read..

http://www.theregister.co.uk/2006/03...flying_saucer/

Derek · 13-03-2006, 16:32

Nuclear powered?

Am I the only one who could see Richard Branson sitting in a hollowed out volcano stroking a white cat laughing about his new fleet of atomic trains?

cookie_365 · 13-03-2006, 18:59

If you think that's preposterous and wildly optimistic, just take a look at this

danielf · 13-03-2006, 19:15

13-03-2006, 19:17

Quote:

Originally Posted by Stuart C

Back in 1973, British Rail (of all organisations) patented a nuclear fusion powered flying saucer.

Not really sure what comment I can make about this. The article is worth a read..

http://www.theregister.co.uk/2006/03...flying_saucer/

It would never of worked. They would have had the wrong type of space.