The purpose of the looking at the future...is to disturb the present!

Gaston Berger (1896-1960), francuski futurolog

How Can a Locomotive Pull a Long Train That’s Much Heavier?

For railroads, it’s all about managing static and kinetic friction.
Link :
https://www.wired.com/story/how-can-a-locomotive-pull-a-train-thats-much-heavier/

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