AI-generated (not entirely realistic) railway images

[Trackman]

I'm not good at this AI thing, but I think you'll get the gist.

 

[Topological]

As it has been announced that Scotrail is to take on the 222s, I thought that we might also have a bit of a livery refresh. When I asked for Scotrail Express livery, I really meant the 1980s version but I'm not actually too disappointed with the result (Co-pilot).

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Gemini told me off because it wasn't authentic and then demanded money when I said I didn't care...

Apart from the poor people who cannot see out in the front carriage, that would be a great livery. It is interesting that AIs have learned we like to use half of the front carriage of trains as anything but passenger accommodation.

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I'm not good at this AI thing, but I think you'll get the gist.

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Can someone get some of these for TfW? Though the livery suggests that may be designed for Scotrail.

 

[Sun Chariot]

Gemini is still learning about level crossings

 

[CaptainHaddock]

In response to the ongoing oil crisis Northern launches a new eco-friendly “on demand” service on the Bentham Line.

 

[Ashley Hill]

Wonder Woman seems to be enjoying herself, perhaps His reverence has been passing it around!

 

[D6130]

Bentham line single track....with a Great Western signalbox and lower quadrant signals? Although the scenery is realistic, I think it looks more like the Cambrian line.

 

[Sun Chariot]

Bentham line single track....with a Great Western signalbox and lower quadrant signals? Although the scenery is realistic, I think it looks more like the Cambrian line.

Looks like a Joint line to me..

 

[D6130]

Looks like a Joint line to me..

That would be more appropriate for the Calder Valley....and Hebden Bridge in particular!

Also, if you look closely at its drive mechanism,
the handles on the handcart would be impossible to turn....despite the smile on WW's face!

 

[Fawkes Cat]

Also, if you look closely at its drive mechanism,
the handles on the handcart would be impossible to turn

Wouldn't it be a pump truck rather than a turning one?

 

[D6130]

Wouldn't it be a pump truck rather than a turning one?

Probably.....but his eminence seems to be operating a lever, whereas Wonder Woman is just holding the end of the shaft. (and not a strength-giving pasty in sight! )

 

[Fawkes Cat]

Probably.....but his eminence seems to be operating a lever, whereas Wonder Woman is just holding the end of the shaft. (and not a strength-giving pasty in sight! )

I will of course defer to your greater knowledge, but surely Ms Woman's grip will be enough for her to rotate the shaft backwards and forwards, without the mechanical advantage of a lever that the bishop has?

 

[D6130]

I will of course defer to your greater knowledge, but surely Ms Woman's grip will be enough for her to rotate the shaft backwards and forwards, without the mechanical advantage of a lever that the bishop has?

I hadn't thought of that!

 

[Sun Chariot]

I will of course defer to your greater knowledge, but surely Ms Woman's grip will be enough for her to rotate the shaft backwards and forwards, without the mechanical advantage of a lever that the bishop has?

On its plus-side, such questioning is faithful to watching the real WW TV series.
This link has a clip that, aside from cheesy acting, made me think "if she can fend off heavies with a high-kick in the energy-sapping drag of the sea-swell, then surely she could have fended them off earlier on the sand?"

Show off your realistic AI railway images!

All this talk of songs got me thinking If only someone could produce a film and song that might fill that bus...

www.railforums.co.uk

 

[Ashley Hill]

Out of desperation GWR decided to import from abroad! "Say cheese dear".


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Holly and Eddie are on a nature walk with their schoolfriends. Their teacher points out some of the wildlife.

 

[Sun Chariot]

Gemini supports cost-savings on Britain's railways.
Why wastefully operate two class 47s (below link), when we can combine 'em into a four-wheeled mini-duff... (attached)

Show off your realistic AI railway images!

Hello @Sad Sprinter - here's how it works. Topological has given a perfect synopsis of 2026 so far. 8-) https://www.railforums.co.uk/threads/show-off-your-realistic-ai-railway-images.289626/post-7725844 Great newly-posted video @Iskra - a familiar face might soon appear at a Yorkshire AI...

www.railforums.co.uk

Meanwhile.. The Academic (see backstory on the other AI thread) is currently on location but unearthed this rail-blue recluse. So here it is.

 

[High Dyke]

Meanwhile, Fred and Elsie are enjoying a steam loco driving experience.

 

[Bletchleyite]

That's only realistic if they have really made quite a spectacular mess of it. Or if there's a new flat crossing I suppose

 

[Topological]

That's only realistic if they have really made quite a spectacular mess of it. Or if there's a new flat crossing I suppose

I assumed it was a flat crossing. However, the signaller must also be on an experience day because there is a train immediately behind Fred.

 

[High Dyke]

That's only realistic if they have really made quite a spectacular mess of it. Or if there's a new flat crossing I suppose

Could be either.

 

[Sun Chariot]

Just imagine if Rail Replacement Buses were TOC branded, so you knew which one was for your onward journey.

 

[Rab Smith]

Or a road replacement rail train?

 

[Ashley Hill]

Off to make a mash. I think I have mentioned before that i often think the first take is often the best. My first attempt at this had all right liveries and everything except Dave`s tea can which was the size of a milk churn. This is the best of subsequent attempts.

 

[CaptainHaddock]

Just imagine if Rail Replacement Buses were TOC branded, so you knew which one was for your onward journey.

In some rural parts of Wales the roads can be too steep and narrow for rail replacement buses. Hats off to TfW for coming up with a novel and eco-friendly alternative!

 

[Fawkes Cat]

In some rural parts of Wales the roads can be too steep and narrow for rail replacement buses. Hats off to TfW for coming up with a novel and eco-friendly alternative!


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Your homework for tonight: distinguish between a goat and an elephant. Pay particular attention to size.

 

[CaptainHaddock]

Your homework for tonight: distinguish between a goat and an elephant. Pay particular attention to size.

It's actually a normal sized goat, it's just that its passengers are very small.

 

[D6130]

It's actually a normal sized goat, it's just that its passengers are very small.

Wonder Midget?

 

[MarkyT]

Gemini supports cost-savings on Britain's railways.
Why wastefully operate two class 47s (below link), when we can combine 'em into a four-wheeled mini-duff... (attached)

Meanwhile.. The Academic (see backstory on the other AI thread) is currently on location but unearthed this rail-blue recluse. So here it is.

There's a firm in Canada offering a 3-axle industrial shunter based on a single recycled mainline loco bogie:

Technology | Tractive Power Corp.

Tractive Power's innovative approach to industrial locomotive technology addresses the needs of the industrial rail market and offers a number of advantages.

www.tractivepowercorp.com

 

[RPM]

An entirely unintended result. I asked Grok to improve the image quality of a photo of a 158 at Hereford but forgot to tell it to make no other changes. I kind of like it though.

 

[GusB]

Just imagine if Rail Replacement Buses were TOC branded, so you knew which one was for your onward journey.

That Cross Country livery actually looks better on the bus than it does on trains.

 

[pdeaves]

Just imagine if Rail Replacement Buses were TOC branded, so you knew which one was for your onward journey.

Here's a 'real thing', actual photo without any editing, from 2006 showing that Stagecoach/SWT did exactly that. The livery interpretation is different.