Who Is the Better Model Train Engine Maker? Kato Or Atlas? Is Micro-Train Decent for Rolling Stock &
Who is the better model train engine maker? Kato or Atlas? Is Micro-Train decent for rolling stock & track?
If this is their first set either one should be ok. I've had Atlas engines in both scales and there are fine machines. I've had Kato in N scale and they are good too. Micro Trains makes some nice rolling stock. I have quite a bit of it and I am very impressed with it. I would recommend getting something that is DCC capable if you think this is going to become a hobby. This is a remote control system that most hobbiests switch too when they begin building a layout. Another thing to consider is what is the intended recipients railroad interests. Do they have a favorite railroad, do they prefer diesel or steam, what sort of railroad influences do they have in their life. What are the local railroads in the area. My personal tastes are The Southern Railroad in the early 50's but I also collect other southeastern railroads equipment of the same era. Most family members would not attempt to buy me a train gift because of this. However my wife has nailed it a couple of times particularly with books on related subjects. I hope I am not turning you away from the idea because there's nothing like a running train as a gift particullarly set up and running. If you want a few add ons throw in a copy of Modelrailroader and a gift certificate for a couple of extra freight cars. It's a hobby that can last a lifetime. Good luck and hope this helps.
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Atlas Press
Atlas Press began publishing in 1983, and specialises in extremist and avant-garde prose writing from the 1890s to the present day. It is the largest publisher in English of books on Surrealism and has an extensive list relating to Dada, Surrealism, Expressionism, the Oulipo, the Collge de 'Pataphysique, Vienna Actionists among others. Chief editor is Alastair Brotchie, German-language and series editor is Malcolm Green, French-language and series editor is Antony Melville, and copy editor and annotator is Chris Allen. Atlas Press is also linked to the Secretariat of and is the publishing body of The London Institute of 'Pataphysics, whose President is Peter Blegvad.
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America 2 - 1 Atlas your thoughts?
Congrats Aguilas :] Thumbs Me Down if You Hate the Shet Out Of Me xD EDIT: Haha Okay So Far People Hate Me,May I Know Who They Are? Jaja.
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Why are the very reliable rockets Atlas V and Ariane V not rated for human flight?
Man rating seems like an obvious thing. Safe enough for manned flight.But in reality, there really was/is no standard for it. Some things are generic. Sufficient (Usually triple) redundancy in flight computers/controls.SpaceX has cited building to 1.4X structural margins expected, instead of 1. 25. (This is a hard one to retrofit in after the fact).NASA actually came up with an attempt at a standard. Thing is, Soyuz does not meet it, yet has flown how many hundreds of manned flights (And 1700 total flights for the booster). Per the Wikipedia entry on Human Rating Certification NASA in 2008 came out with a standard for the new entrants. The Shuttle would not meet the standards either. Not sure about Apollo/Saturn V (and NASA would probably very much like people NOT to ask that question, I suspect. ) So asking why were Atlas V/Ariane V are not human rated is hard to answer. Mostly because until recently, human rated did not have a very hard target to hit.Obviously no one plans to build an unreliable rocket. But obviously as well, this is still rocket science and it is hard. Additionally, if you believe in a man rated standard, a large number of successful flights alone does not prove it is man rated. But if you are NASA you get to ignore the rules (Shuttle/Soyuz) at will, if it is expedient. Which leads to the conclusion that man-rating is sort of tenuous at best
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Mediterranean High Atlas juniper steppe
The Mediterranean High Atlas juniper steppe is a montane grasslands and shrublands ecoregion in Morocco. It extends along the High Atlas range of northwestern Africa's Atlas Mountains
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What is your response when someone tells you that you should "watch" Atlas Shrugged?
I would read it as a historical piece, just as I would read Mein Kampf or the Communist Manifesto or Confederate documents. You do not have to agree with something in order to learn something
