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The VHSR Plan

In 1906, the scientist Robert Goddard published an article about the possibility of “Very High Speed Railways” running beneath the surface of the earth.

He described how a network of underground tunnels partnered with magnetically propelled trains (magtrains) could transport people across the country at extremely high speeds.

Harnessing the opposing forces of magnets, a magtrain would float above its track, eliminating friction, and thus would be able to race from city to city faster than any airplane could travel. Magtrains might travel at speeds greater than 10,000 miles per hour, reducing the travel time between California and New York to a mere fifteen minutes.

This article, of course, was only a theoretical study. People often talk about plans to build supersonic trains called Underground Jet Networks or Hyperloops.

So far, no one has ever announced the completion of a Very High Speed Transit system.

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There is a hidden magtrain station in Seattle. It is located near Volunteer Park, about two miles from downtown. The entrance is below an ordinary-looking mailbox across from the brick water tower.

Grasp the handle of the mailbox door and open it all the way. Hold it open for at least ten seconds, or until you hear the motor engage, before you let it close. Repeat this two more times. The ground beneath the mailbox will rise slowly, revealing a staircase.

Wait until the mailbox has risen completely. You will hear a loud clicking sound indicating that the chamber has locked into position. Then it is safe to walk down the stairs.

You will reach an elaborately decorated chamber. This is a secret station with many tunnels. Each one leads to a different destination around the globe.