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June 15, 2015, 01:43:33 PM Last edit: June 15, 2015, 02:37:03 PM by CJBianco |
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Isn't it dangerous to lay pennies on a train track? ![Undecided](https://bitcointalk.org/Smileys/default/undecided.gif) No, not at all. According to the snopes website (as well as various online posts from train engineers/workers), it's a perfectly harmless tradition and will NOT derail a train. ![Wink](https://bitcointalk.org/Smileys/default/wink.gif) Mythbusters did an experiment with it too. "The train simply heated and flattened the pennies. Quoting narrator Rob Lee, The myth wasn’t Busted – it was Flattened." Regards, Me
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I've put pennies on a track before and they were completely flattened with no design. These bitcoin pennies must be beefy or the train that ran over my pennies was carrying a lot more weight. ![Grin](https://bitcointalk.org/Smileys/default/grin.gif)
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I've put pennies on a track before and they were completely flattened with no design. These bitcoin pennies must be beefy or the train that ran over my pennies was carrying a lot more weight. ![Grin](https://bitcointalk.org/Smileys/default/grin.gif) It depends on ...where on the rail you put the coin....A train wheel only makes contact with a small part of the rail... to reduce friction... if you place the coin near the point of contact ...the coin will become so flat that it will become sharp like a blade..... further away from the point of contact and the gap will increase ....and not flatten the coin as much...... I think that point of contact is near the inside edge of a rail... The myth busting "coin flatten by a train" testing I did was with a quarter and the train was moving really slow..... The flatten quarter is so sharp on one edge that I can open boxes with it And I would never distroy a bitcoin penny like that...
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It depends on ...where on the rail you put the coin....A train wheel only makes contact with a small part of the rail... to reduce friction... if you place the coin near the point of contact ...the coin will become so flat that it will become sharp like a blade..... further away from the point of contact and the gap will increase ....and not flatten the coin as much...... I think that point of contact is near the inside edge of a rail...
That explains why some of the design remained. I taped my coins to the center of the rail. Regards, Christopher
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June 16, 2015, 03:00:10 PM |
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It depends on ...where on the rail you put the coin....A train wheel only makes contact with a small part of the rail... to reduce friction... if you place the coin near the point of contact ...the coin will become so flat that it will become sharp like a blade..... further away from the point of contact and the gap will increase ....and not flatten the coin as much...... I think that point of contact is near the inside edge of a rail...
That explains why some of the design remained. I taped my coins to the center of the rail. Regards, Christopher MYTH BUSTED
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June 16, 2015, 03:10:56 PM |
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It depends on ...where on the rail you put the coin....A train wheel only makes contact with a small part of the rail... to reduce friction... if you place the coin near the point of contact ...the coin will become so flat that it will become sharp like a blade..... further away from the point of contact and the gap will increase ....and not flatten the coin as much...... I think that point of contact is near the inside edge of a rail...
That explains why some of the design remained. I taped my coins to the center of the rail. Regards, Christopher Can we buy special train-ridden coins? ![Smiley](https://bitcointalk.org/Smileys/default/smiley.gif)
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June 16, 2015, 03:52:35 PM |
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Thanks for the explanation BG4. ![Wink](https://bitcointalk.org/Smileys/default/wink.gif) It depends on ...where on the rail you put the coin....A train wheel only makes contact with a small part of the rail... to reduce friction... if you place the coin near the point of contact ...the coin will become so flat that it will become sharp like a blade..... further away from the point of contact and the gap will increase ....and not flatten the coin as much...... I think that point of contact is near the inside edge of a rail...
That explains why some of the design remained. I taped my coins to the center of the rail. Regards, Christopher Very odd as I did the same exact thing! Taped them dead center with scotch tape. ![Smiley](https://bitcointalk.org/Smileys/default/smiley.gif) Here are two photos as I carry this coin around with me in my wallet and yes it is sharp like BG explained. The train that went over this penny was a freight train and not a passenger train. ![](https://ip.bitcointalk.org/?u=https%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FB9oQ53um.jpg&t=665&c=XxEwBfYyVYmkOQ)
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June 16, 2015, 04:01:28 PM |
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Can we buy special train-ridden coins? ![Smiley](https://bitcointalk.org/Smileys/default/smiley.gif) Do you mean our Limited RR Edition™ commemorative coins? Yes, they're available in the 2-Pack for only $7.99 + shipping. ![Grin](https://bitcointalk.org/Smileys/default/grin.gif) Now, let's get this thread back on...(ahem)... track. ![Wink](https://bitcointalk.org/Smileys/default/wink.gif) (Sorry, I simply can't resist a bad pun.) Regards, Christopher
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June 16, 2015, 04:05:50 PM |
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The flatten quarter is so sharp on one edge that I can open boxes with it
Great idea! The larger of the two Bitcoin Penny Limited RR Edition™ coins has a pretty sharp edge. I'll try it soon. ![Smiley](https://bitcointalk.org/Smileys/default/smiley.gif) Regards, Christopher
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June 16, 2015, 05:57:24 PM |
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Can we buy special train-ridden coins? ![Smiley](https://bitcointalk.org/Smileys/default/smiley.gif) Do you mean our Limited RR Edition™ commemorative coins? Yes, they're available in the 2-Pack for only $7.99 + shipping. ![Grin](https://bitcointalk.org/Smileys/default/grin.gif) Now, let's get this thread back on...(ahem)... track. ![Wink](https://bitcointalk.org/Smileys/default/wink.gif) (Sorry, I simply can't resist a bad pun.) Regards, Christopher I hope this set comes with a train doodle....
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June 17, 2015, 04:46:48 PM |
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I hope this set comes with a train doodle....
Maybe, I'll have to choo-choo it over a while. (My sincerest apologies, but I simply can't help myself when it comes to bad puns. I'd try to explain my reasons, but I'm afraid you'd find that I have loco motives.) ![Grin](https://bitcointalk.org/Smileys/default/grin.gif) Anyway... a few more 2-Packs and Short Rolls in the mail. Thank you, everyone. ![Wink](https://bitcointalk.org/Smileys/default/wink.gif) Regards, Christopher
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June 23, 2015, 05:07:14 PM |
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Good afternoon, folks! It's time to have more fun with another Bitcoin Penny™ Commemorative Coins auction! And this time, we're playing with a baseball theme. First at bat was dozerz, who stepped up to the plate and smacked a HOMERUN with an opening bid of .30 BTC! ![Shocked](https://bitcointalk.org/Smileys/default/shocked.gif) Who's next in the lineup? It could be YOU! How do you play? It's simple! Any bid increase of .01 is a single, .02 is a double, .03 is a triple, and .04 is a homerun. And for those POWER HITTERS, any bid increase of 1.00 BTC or more is the big GRAND SLAM! Click here to visit / play at BitcoinTalk Park ---> AUCTION: Bitcoin Penny™ The Complete Set #3Have fun, and good luck! ![Wink](https://bitcointalk.org/Smileys/default/wink.gif) Regards, Christopher
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Hotdogs, pretzels, peanuts, Kracker Jack... Hotdogs, pretzels, peanuts, Kracker Jack... Hotdogs, pretzels, peanuts, Kracker Jack... Here ya go, mister. One bag o' peanuts. Boy, that dozerz can really hit one, am I right? Enjoy the game. Hotdogs, pretzels, peanuts, Kracker Jack... (Come take a swing at BitcoinTalk Ball Park ---> AUCTION: Bitcoin Penny™ The Complete Set #3)
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June 26, 2015, 02:55:13 PM |
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Just a good morning bump + reminder to come play in our latest Bitcoin Penny™ auction. Lots of shiny, new coins for one lucky winner! AUCTION: Bitcoin Penny™ The Complete Set #3Regards, Christopher
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June 27, 2015, 12:55:35 AM |
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The picture of your product convince me to place an order!
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June 27, 2015, 08:21:17 PM |
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The picture of your product convince me to place an order!
Thank you, meganburke. We look forward to sending you a package. ![Grin](https://bitcointalk.org/Smileys/default/grin.gif) Regards, Christopher
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UPDATE: Less than 24 hours left to play in our latest baseball-themed auction! ![Grin](https://bitcointalk.org/Smileys/default/grin.gif) Click here to visit / bid ---> AUCTION: Bitcoin Penny™ The Complete Set #3Good luck, everyone. ![Wink](https://bitcointalk.org/Smileys/default/wink.gif) Regards, Christopher
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June 29, 2015, 08:09:29 AM |
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Isn't it dangerous to lay pennies on a train track? ![Undecided](https://bitcointalk.org/Smileys/default/undecided.gif) Maybe we should put one on a tram track instead? ![Cheesy](https://bitcointalk.org/Smileys/default/cheesy.gif) Wanted to chime in on the thread too- this is a great idea for a coin, super cool! ![Smiley](https://bitcointalk.org/Smileys/default/smiley.gif)
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June 29, 2015, 12:28:37 PM |
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Wanted to chime in on the thread too- this is a great idea for a coin, super cool! ![Smiley](https://bitcointalk.org/Smileys/default/smiley.gif) Thanks, bigtimespaghetti! ![Grin](https://bitcointalk.org/Smileys/default/grin.gif) By the way, everyone... We're updating our old website with a fresh look including a new testimonials page. And we'd LOVE to add a little something from you! Please feel free to write a short something specially for our new testimonials page. What do you think about our Bitcoin Penny™ commemorative coins? What do your friends think? Have you used them for anything special? Where do you keep them? Do / would you recommend them to other bitcoin enthusiasts? Post it here or in a PM. And thanks in advance for all the kind words! ![Wink](https://bitcointalk.org/Smileys/default/wink.gif) Regards, Christopher PS: Our baseball-themed auction ends TONIGHT! ![Grin](https://bitcointalk.org/Smileys/default/grin.gif) Click here to visit / bid ---> AUCTION: Bitcoin Penny™ The Complete Set #3
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June 30, 2015, 03:58:09 PM |
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A few more packages in the mail today. Thank you, everyone! ![Grin](https://bitcointalk.org/Smileys/default/grin.gif) Regards, Christopher
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