70s or 80s tv show, possibly post-apocalyptic with a massive train-like car
Anyone remember this show? I seem to remember the intro having the train-car traveling amongst some barren mountainous terrain. I seem to remember that each section of the car-train had a different purpose, like the medical car, and the weapons car, etc.
And that's about all I can remember. I don't think it ran for more than a season, possibly not even completing a full season.
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Anyone remember this show? I seem to remember the intro having the train-car traveling amongst some barren mountainous terrain. I seem to remember that each section of the car-train had a different purpose, like the medical car, and the weapons car, etc.
And that's about all I can remember. I don't think it ran for more than a season, possibly not even completing a full season.
story-identification tv
edited Mar 4 '14 at 12:33
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Was this animated? Live Action? In English? Any details you can provide will help.
– K-H-W
Mar 4 '14 at 3:39
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Hey guys... this was clearly a story-ident question, even if the new user didn't know to tag it that way. Cool it with the VTC, it's uncalled for.
– John O
Mar 4 '14 at 4:07
@JohnO VtC: duplicate is valid for story-identification as well, as far as I know (although not entirely uncontroversial). I don't know if that was the original reason for the V'stC, though.
– SQB
May 28 '14 at 10:24
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Anyone remember this show? I seem to remember the intro having the train-car traveling amongst some barren mountainous terrain. I seem to remember that each section of the car-train had a different purpose, like the medical car, and the weapons car, etc.
And that's about all I can remember. I don't think it ran for more than a season, possibly not even completing a full season.
story-identification tv
edited Mar 4 '14 at 12:33
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asked Mar 4 '14 at 3:04
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Anyone remember this show? I seem to remember the intro having the train-car traveling amongst some barren mountainous terrain. I seem to remember that each section of the car-train had a different purpose, like the medical car, and the weapons car, etc.
And that's about all I can remember. I don't think it ran for more than a season, possibly not even completing a full season.
story-identification tv
story-identification tv
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Was this animated? Live Action? In English? Any details you can provide will help.
– K-H-W
Mar 4 '14 at 3:39
1
Hey guys... this was clearly a story-ident question, even if the new user didn't know to tag it that way. Cool it with the VTC, it's uncalled for.
– John O
Mar 4 '14 at 4:07
@JohnO VtC: duplicate is valid for story-identification as well, as far as I know (although not entirely uncontroversial). I don't know if that was the original reason for the V'stC, though.
– SQB
May 28 '14 at 10:24
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Was this animated? Live Action? In English? Any details you can provide will help.
– K-H-W
Mar 4 '14 at 3:39
1
Hey guys... this was clearly a story-ident question, even if the new user didn't know to tag it that way. Cool it with the VTC, it's uncalled for.
– John O
Mar 4 '14 at 4:07
@JohnO VtC: duplicate is valid for story-identification as well, as far as I know (although not entirely uncontroversial). I don't know if that was the original reason for the V'stC, though.
– SQB
May 28 '14 at 10:24
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Was this animated? Live Action? In English? Any details you can provide will help.
– K-H-W
Mar 4 '14 at 3:39
Was this animated? Live Action? In English? Any details you can provide will help.
– K-H-W
Mar 4 '14 at 3:39
1
1
Hey guys... this was clearly a story-ident question, even if the new user didn't know to tag it that way. Cool it with the VTC, it's uncalled for.
– John O
Mar 4 '14 at 4:07
Hey guys... this was clearly a story-ident question, even if the new user didn't know to tag it that way. Cool it with the VTC, it's uncalled for.
– John O
Mar 4 '14 at 4:07
@JohnO VtC: duplicate is valid for story-identification as well, as far as I know (although not entirely uncontroversial). I don't know if that was the original reason for the V'stC, though.
– SQB
May 28 '14 at 10:24
@JohnO VtC: duplicate is valid for story-identification as well, as far as I know (although not entirely uncontroversial). I don't know if that was the original reason for the V'stC, though.
– SQB
May 28 '14 at 10:24
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Ark II
Here's a guess: Ark II
Three young scientists travel around the country in the 25th century
after the world has been ravaged by pollution. In their hi-tech RV,
the titular Ark II, they study the land and help out those in need.
Go here and here for more details, episode guides and pics. Watch a making-of documentary here.
edited Sep 16 '18 at 7:41
Edlothiad
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answered Mar 4 '14 at 11:18
rumandwriterumandwrite
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I'm thinking yours is the correct answer... the asker mentioned jumpsuits. Good answer.
– John O
Mar 4 '14 at 15:05
@John - Actually, "The Highwayman" was my first pick :-) But with the additional info, yeah, "Ark II" might be the one. Have my doubts though. I mean, how does one forget a talking chimpanzee?
– rumandwrite
Mar 4 '14 at 15:28
1
This was a punishingly bad show.
– Chris B. Behrens
Jul 8 '15 at 20:39
1
I've seen worse shows. But, you know, I totally forgot there wasva monkey in this one.
– JRE
Jun 20 '17 at 20:16
add a comment |
This is almost certainly The Highwayman. It was another cheesy Glen Larson series from the late 1980s or so, and depicted two quasi-law enforcement officers who drove trailer trucks that (I kid you not) could convert into helicopters. One of them had this ridiculous Australian accent, but I am uncertain if this was just acting or if he was someone famous from that continent or whatever.
I don't think it lasted a full season.
Here is an image I dug up on Google to confirm it:
answered Mar 4 '14 at 3:58
John OJohn O
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It was live-action. It was on US television, and I don't remember any accents, so I am guessing it was American. I've been googling for a while now, and the closest thing I came up with is the "Mammoth Car" from Speed Racer. It was very much like that, except not animated. At least I think that's what I remember. I saw "The Highwayman" in my Google searches, and I don't think that's what it was. This is driving me nuts. Making me question my sanity and my memory. LOL!
– David
Mar 4 '14 at 4:10
It was only the one actor with the accent... like I said, it was a Larson show (Battlestar, Knight Rider). This is it. Go watch one and you'll be convinced.
– John O
Mar 4 '14 at 4:13
Oh snap, I remember that show! Well I never watched it but I recall it being made fun of somewhere along with Manimal (which I've also never seen... man, maybe I should watch those shows).
– 22nd Century Fza
Mar 4 '14 at 4:38
@22ndCenturyFza This was about on the level of Manimal... even as a 13 yr old it seemed kind of stupid. A science-fiction-starved 13 yr old.
– John O
Mar 4 '14 at 4:47
1
Yeah. I'm pretty sure that's not it. I seem to remember the occupants of the "mammoth car" were a crew, not a single guy. And they were less "Mad Max" and more futuristic jump-suit kinda garments. shrug Regardless, thanks for the link. :)
– David
Mar 4 '14 at 6:14
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Yet another possibility:
This is the Overlander from Terrahawks. It's function is "an automated all-terrain vehicle similar to a rail-free train with multiple, articulated sections that brings supplies to Hawknest." (Wikipedia)
This image is from David Sisson's page - a man who restored the original model.
In your question, you mention multiple sections, which the Overlander had. And you mention mountainous terrain - which was exactly the terrain on which the Overlander drove.
See if the vehicle in this video looks familiar:
answered Mar 4 '14 at 11:54
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Could you be thinking of Damnation Alley? Although produced and released as a theatrical movie, it made its way to TV fairly quickly. IIRC, the TV version was broadcast in two parts, making it feel like a mini-series.
Practically another star of the show, the "Landmaster" was a custom-built articulated vehicle with a very unique wheel arrangement - the three-wheel clusters could rotate to climb over large obstacles. The Landmaster was actually built full-scale and driveable, having a working drivetrain.
As for the "specialized sections", could you be thinking of the movie "The Core"?
answered May 21 '16 at 15:34
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I remember exactly that TV Show and still looking for it. The Train was actually composed of a pickup truck that connected to the trailer and could be removed to use just as a normal vehicle. Think the main character was someone like Dolph Lundgren and i believe he was from the future and used to hide the trailer so no one could see it (kinda in a back to the future way..) any suggestions on what this could be? Any help would be much appreciated, definitely not Ark II or other suggestions here...
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Upvoted. Partial answers need love too :-)
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Jul 8 '15 at 20:52
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I think you might have a few shows mixed up but I believe I have your answer. I believe that you are referring to the second season of the Highwayman where they added the actor Mark Alexander "Jacko" Jackson https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mark_%22Jacko%22_Jackson who was a former Australian rules football player.
He had a different-styled (1/2-height) tractor that could separate, unlike the tractor that actor, Sam Jones drove that had a helicopter that separated. Here is a photo of Jacko's tractor-trailer:
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Sounds like Genesis II and/or Planet Earth. These Gene Roddenberry TV movies involved a train system and the character name Dylan Hunt.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Planet_Earth_(film)
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Supertrain. Supertrain is an American television drama/adventure series that ran on NBC from February 7 to May 5, 1979. Nine episodes were made, including a 2-hour pilot episode.
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Ark II
Here's a guess: Ark II
Three young scientists travel around the country in the 25th century
after the world has been ravaged by pollution. In their hi-tech RV,
the titular Ark II, they study the land and help out those in need.
Go here and here for more details, episode guides and pics. Watch a making-of documentary here.
edited Sep 16 '18 at 7:41
Edlothiad
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answered Mar 4 '14 at 11:18
rumandwriterumandwrite
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I'm thinking yours is the correct answer... the asker mentioned jumpsuits. Good answer.
– John O
Mar 4 '14 at 15:05
@John - Actually, "The Highwayman" was my first pick :-) But with the additional info, yeah, "Ark II" might be the one. Have my doubts though. I mean, how does one forget a talking chimpanzee?
– rumandwrite
Mar 4 '14 at 15:28
1
This was a punishingly bad show.
– Chris B. Behrens
Jul 8 '15 at 20:39
1
I've seen worse shows. But, you know, I totally forgot there wasva monkey in this one.
– JRE
Jun 20 '17 at 20:16
add a comment |
Ark II
Here's a guess: Ark II
Three young scientists travel around the country in the 25th century
after the world has been ravaged by pollution. In their hi-tech RV,
the titular Ark II, they study the land and help out those in need.
Go here and here for more details, episode guides and pics. Watch a making-of documentary here.
edited Sep 16 '18 at 7:41
Edlothiad
54.2k21287296
answered Mar 4 '14 at 11:18
rumandwriterumandwrite
3,6611928
I'm thinking yours is the correct answer... the asker mentioned jumpsuits. Good answer.
– John O
Mar 4 '14 at 15:05
@John - Actually, "The Highwayman" was my first pick :-) But with the additional info, yeah, "Ark II" might be the one. Have my doubts though. I mean, how does one forget a talking chimpanzee?
– rumandwrite
Mar 4 '14 at 15:28
1
This was a punishingly bad show.
– Chris B. Behrens
Jul 8 '15 at 20:39
1
I've seen worse shows. But, you know, I totally forgot there wasva monkey in this one.
– JRE
Jun 20 '17 at 20:16
add a comment |
Ark II
Here's a guess: Ark II
Three young scientists travel around the country in the 25th century
after the world has been ravaged by pollution. In their hi-tech RV,
the titular Ark II, they study the land and help out those in need.
Go here and here for more details, episode guides and pics. Watch a making-of documentary here.
edited Sep 16 '18 at 7:41
Edlothiad
54.2k21287296
answered Mar 4 '14 at 11:18
rumandwriterumandwrite
3,6611928
Ark II
Here's a guess: Ark II
Three young scientists travel around the country in the 25th century
after the world has been ravaged by pollution. In their hi-tech RV,
the titular Ark II, they study the land and help out those in need.
Go here and here for more details, episode guides and pics. Watch a making-of documentary here.
edited Sep 16 '18 at 7:41
Edlothiad
54.2k21287296
answered Mar 4 '14 at 11:18
rumandwriterumandwrite
3,6611928
edited Sep 16 '18 at 7:41
Edlothiad
54.2k21287296
edited Sep 16 '18 at 7:41
Edlothiad
54.2k21287296
edited Sep 16 '18 at 7:41
Edlothiad
54.2k21287296
54.2k21287296
answered Mar 4 '14 at 11:18
rumandwriterumandwrite
3,6611928
answered Mar 4 '14 at 11:18
rumandwriterumandwrite
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answered Mar 4 '14 at 11:18
rumandwriterumandwrite
3,6611928
3,6611928
I'm thinking yours is the correct answer... the asker mentioned jumpsuits. Good answer.
– John O
Mar 4 '14 at 15:05
@John - Actually, "The Highwayman" was my first pick :-) But with the additional info, yeah, "Ark II" might be the one. Have my doubts though. I mean, how does one forget a talking chimpanzee?
– rumandwrite
Mar 4 '14 at 15:28
1
This was a punishingly bad show.
– Chris B. Behrens
Jul 8 '15 at 20:39
1
I've seen worse shows. But, you know, I totally forgot there wasva monkey in this one.
– JRE
Jun 20 '17 at 20:16
add a comment |
I'm thinking yours is the correct answer... the asker mentioned jumpsuits. Good answer.
– John O
Mar 4 '14 at 15:05
@John - Actually, "The Highwayman" was my first pick :-) But with the additional info, yeah, "Ark II" might be the one. Have my doubts though. I mean, how does one forget a talking chimpanzee?
– rumandwrite
Mar 4 '14 at 15:28
1
This was a punishingly bad show.
– Chris B. Behrens
Jul 8 '15 at 20:39
1
I've seen worse shows. But, you know, I totally forgot there wasva monkey in this one.
– JRE
Jun 20 '17 at 20:16
I'm thinking yours is the correct answer... the asker mentioned jumpsuits. Good answer.
– John O
Mar 4 '14 at 15:05
I'm thinking yours is the correct answer... the asker mentioned jumpsuits. Good answer.
– John O
Mar 4 '14 at 15:05
@John - Actually, "The Highwayman" was my first pick :-) But with the additional info, yeah, "Ark II" might be the one. Have my doubts though. I mean, how does one forget a talking chimpanzee?
– rumandwrite
Mar 4 '14 at 15:28
@John - Actually, "The Highwayman" was my first pick :-) But with the additional info, yeah, "Ark II" might be the one. Have my doubts though. I mean, how does one forget a talking chimpanzee?
– rumandwrite
Mar 4 '14 at 15:28
1
1
This was a punishingly bad show.
– Chris B. Behrens
Jul 8 '15 at 20:39
This was a punishingly bad show.
– Chris B. Behrens
Jul 8 '15 at 20:39
1
1
I've seen worse shows. But, you know, I totally forgot there wasva monkey in this one.
– JRE
Jun 20 '17 at 20:16
I've seen worse shows. But, you know, I totally forgot there wasva monkey in this one.
– JRE
Jun 20 '17 at 20:16
add a comment |
This is almost certainly The Highwayman. It was another cheesy Glen Larson series from the late 1980s or so, and depicted two quasi-law enforcement officers who drove trailer trucks that (I kid you not) could convert into helicopters. One of them had this ridiculous Australian accent, but I am uncertain if this was just acting or if he was someone famous from that continent or whatever.
I don't think it lasted a full season.
Here is an image I dug up on Google to confirm it:
answered Mar 4 '14 at 3:58
John OJohn O
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It was live-action. It was on US television, and I don't remember any accents, so I am guessing it was American. I've been googling for a while now, and the closest thing I came up with is the "Mammoth Car" from Speed Racer. It was very much like that, except not animated. At least I think that's what I remember. I saw "The Highwayman" in my Google searches, and I don't think that's what it was. This is driving me nuts. Making me question my sanity and my memory. LOL!
– David
Mar 4 '14 at 4:10
It was only the one actor with the accent... like I said, it was a Larson show (Battlestar, Knight Rider). This is it. Go watch one and you'll be convinced.
– John O
Mar 4 '14 at 4:13
Oh snap, I remember that show! Well I never watched it but I recall it being made fun of somewhere along with Manimal (which I've also never seen... man, maybe I should watch those shows).
– 22nd Century Fza
Mar 4 '14 at 4:38
@22ndCenturyFza This was about on the level of Manimal... even as a 13 yr old it seemed kind of stupid. A science-fiction-starved 13 yr old.
– John O
Mar 4 '14 at 4:47
1
Yeah. I'm pretty sure that's not it. I seem to remember the occupants of the "mammoth car" were a crew, not a single guy. And they were less "Mad Max" and more futuristic jump-suit kinda garments. shrug Regardless, thanks for the link. :)
– David
Mar 4 '14 at 6:14
|
show 4 more comments
This is almost certainly The Highwayman. It was another cheesy Glen Larson series from the late 1980s or so, and depicted two quasi-law enforcement officers who drove trailer trucks that (I kid you not) could convert into helicopters. One of them had this ridiculous Australian accent, but I am uncertain if this was just acting or if he was someone famous from that continent or whatever.
I don't think it lasted a full season.
Here is an image I dug up on Google to confirm it:
answered Mar 4 '14 at 3:58
John OJohn O
13.6k759104
1
It was live-action. It was on US television, and I don't remember any accents, so I am guessing it was American. I've been googling for a while now, and the closest thing I came up with is the "Mammoth Car" from Speed Racer. It was very much like that, except not animated. At least I think that's what I remember. I saw "The Highwayman" in my Google searches, and I don't think that's what it was. This is driving me nuts. Making me question my sanity and my memory. LOL!
– David
Mar 4 '14 at 4:10
It was only the one actor with the accent... like I said, it was a Larson show (Battlestar, Knight Rider). This is it. Go watch one and you'll be convinced.
– John O
Mar 4 '14 at 4:13
Oh snap, I remember that show! Well I never watched it but I recall it being made fun of somewhere along with Manimal (which I've also never seen... man, maybe I should watch those shows).
– 22nd Century Fza
Mar 4 '14 at 4:38
@22ndCenturyFza This was about on the level of Manimal... even as a 13 yr old it seemed kind of stupid. A science-fiction-starved 13 yr old.
– John O
Mar 4 '14 at 4:47
1
Yeah. I'm pretty sure that's not it. I seem to remember the occupants of the "mammoth car" were a crew, not a single guy. And they were less "Mad Max" and more futuristic jump-suit kinda garments. shrug Regardless, thanks for the link. :)
– David
Mar 4 '14 at 6:14
|
show 4 more comments
This is almost certainly The Highwayman. It was another cheesy Glen Larson series from the late 1980s or so, and depicted two quasi-law enforcement officers who drove trailer trucks that (I kid you not) could convert into helicopters. One of them had this ridiculous Australian accent, but I am uncertain if this was just acting or if he was someone famous from that continent or whatever.
I don't think it lasted a full season.
Here is an image I dug up on Google to confirm it:
answered Mar 4 '14 at 3:58
John OJohn O
13.6k759104
This is almost certainly The Highwayman. It was another cheesy Glen Larson series from the late 1980s or so, and depicted two quasi-law enforcement officers who drove trailer trucks that (I kid you not) could convert into helicopters. One of them had this ridiculous Australian accent, but I am uncertain if this was just acting or if he was someone famous from that continent or whatever.
I don't think it lasted a full season.
Here is an image I dug up on Google to confirm it:
answered Mar 4 '14 at 3:58
John OJohn O
13.6k759104
answered Mar 4 '14 at 3:58
John OJohn O
13.6k759104
answered Mar 4 '14 at 3:58
John OJohn O
13.6k759104
answered Mar 4 '14 at 3:58
John OJohn O
13.6k759104
13.6k759104
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It was live-action. It was on US television, and I don't remember any accents, so I am guessing it was American. I've been googling for a while now, and the closest thing I came up with is the "Mammoth Car" from Speed Racer. It was very much like that, except not animated. At least I think that's what I remember. I saw "The Highwayman" in my Google searches, and I don't think that's what it was. This is driving me nuts. Making me question my sanity and my memory. LOL!
– David
Mar 4 '14 at 4:10
It was only the one actor with the accent... like I said, it was a Larson show (Battlestar, Knight Rider). This is it. Go watch one and you'll be convinced.
– John O
Mar 4 '14 at 4:13
Oh snap, I remember that show! Well I never watched it but I recall it being made fun of somewhere along with Manimal (which I've also never seen... man, maybe I should watch those shows).
– 22nd Century Fza
Mar 4 '14 at 4:38
@22ndCenturyFza This was about on the level of Manimal... even as a 13 yr old it seemed kind of stupid. A science-fiction-starved 13 yr old.
– John O
Mar 4 '14 at 4:47
1
Yeah. I'm pretty sure that's not it. I seem to remember the occupants of the "mammoth car" were a crew, not a single guy. And they were less "Mad Max" and more futuristic jump-suit kinda garments. shrug Regardless, thanks for the link. :)
– David
Mar 4 '14 at 6:14
|
show 4 more comments
1
It was live-action. It was on US television, and I don't remember any accents, so I am guessing it was American. I've been googling for a while now, and the closest thing I came up with is the "Mammoth Car" from Speed Racer. It was very much like that, except not animated. At least I think that's what I remember. I saw "The Highwayman" in my Google searches, and I don't think that's what it was. This is driving me nuts. Making me question my sanity and my memory. LOL!
– David
Mar 4 '14 at 4:10
It was only the one actor with the accent... like I said, it was a Larson show (Battlestar, Knight Rider). This is it. Go watch one and you'll be convinced.
– John O
Mar 4 '14 at 4:13
Oh snap, I remember that show! Well I never watched it but I recall it being made fun of somewhere along with Manimal (which I've also never seen... man, maybe I should watch those shows).
– 22nd Century Fza
Mar 4 '14 at 4:38
@22ndCenturyFza This was about on the level of Manimal... even as a 13 yr old it seemed kind of stupid. A science-fiction-starved 13 yr old.
– John O
Mar 4 '14 at 4:47
1
Yeah. I'm pretty sure that's not it. I seem to remember the occupants of the "mammoth car" were a crew, not a single guy. And they were less "Mad Max" and more futuristic jump-suit kinda garments. shrug Regardless, thanks for the link. :)
– David
Mar 4 '14 at 6:14
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It was live-action. It was on US television, and I don't remember any accents, so I am guessing it was American. I've been googling for a while now, and the closest thing I came up with is the "Mammoth Car" from Speed Racer. It was very much like that, except not animated. At least I think that's what I remember. I saw "The Highwayman" in my Google searches, and I don't think that's what it was. This is driving me nuts. Making me question my sanity and my memory. LOL!
– David
Mar 4 '14 at 4:10
It was live-action. It was on US television, and I don't remember any accents, so I am guessing it was American. I've been googling for a while now, and the closest thing I came up with is the "Mammoth Car" from Speed Racer. It was very much like that, except not animated. At least I think that's what I remember. I saw "The Highwayman" in my Google searches, and I don't think that's what it was. This is driving me nuts. Making me question my sanity and my memory. LOL!
– David
Mar 4 '14 at 4:10
It was only the one actor with the accent... like I said, it was a Larson show (Battlestar, Knight Rider). This is it. Go watch one and you'll be convinced.
– John O
Mar 4 '14 at 4:13
It was only the one actor with the accent... like I said, it was a Larson show (Battlestar, Knight Rider). This is it. Go watch one and you'll be convinced.
– John O
Mar 4 '14 at 4:13
Oh snap, I remember that show! Well I never watched it but I recall it being made fun of somewhere along with Manimal (which I've also never seen... man, maybe I should watch those shows).
– 22nd Century Fza
Mar 4 '14 at 4:38
Oh snap, I remember that show! Well I never watched it but I recall it being made fun of somewhere along with Manimal (which I've also never seen... man, maybe I should watch those shows).
– 22nd Century Fza
Mar 4 '14 at 4:38
@22ndCenturyFza This was about on the level of Manimal... even as a 13 yr old it seemed kind of stupid. A science-fiction-starved 13 yr old.
– John O
Mar 4 '14 at 4:47
@22ndCenturyFza This was about on the level of Manimal... even as a 13 yr old it seemed kind of stupid. A science-fiction-starved 13 yr old.
– John O
Mar 4 '14 at 4:47
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Yeah. I'm pretty sure that's not it. I seem to remember the occupants of the "mammoth car" were a crew, not a single guy. And they were less "Mad Max" and more futuristic jump-suit kinda garments. shrug Regardless, thanks for the link. :)
– David
Mar 4 '14 at 6:14
Yeah. I'm pretty sure that's not it. I seem to remember the occupants of the "mammoth car" were a crew, not a single guy. And they were less "Mad Max" and more futuristic jump-suit kinda garments. shrug Regardless, thanks for the link. :)
– David
Mar 4 '14 at 6:14
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Yet another possibility:
This is the Overlander from Terrahawks. It's function is "an automated all-terrain vehicle similar to a rail-free train with multiple, articulated sections that brings supplies to Hawknest." (Wikipedia)
This image is from David Sisson's page - a man who restored the original model.
In your question, you mention multiple sections, which the Overlander had. And you mention mountainous terrain - which was exactly the terrain on which the Overlander drove.
See if the vehicle in this video looks familiar:
answered Mar 4 '14 at 11:54
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Yet another possibility:
This is the Overlander from Terrahawks. It's function is "an automated all-terrain vehicle similar to a rail-free train with multiple, articulated sections that brings supplies to Hawknest." (Wikipedia)
This image is from David Sisson's page - a man who restored the original model.
In your question, you mention multiple sections, which the Overlander had. And you mention mountainous terrain - which was exactly the terrain on which the Overlander drove.
See if the vehicle in this video looks familiar:
answered Mar 4 '14 at 11:54
WikisWikis
29.9k43175271
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Yet another possibility:
This is the Overlander from Terrahawks. It's function is "an automated all-terrain vehicle similar to a rail-free train with multiple, articulated sections that brings supplies to Hawknest." (Wikipedia)
This image is from David Sisson's page - a man who restored the original model.
In your question, you mention multiple sections, which the Overlander had. And you mention mountainous terrain - which was exactly the terrain on which the Overlander drove.
See if the vehicle in this video looks familiar:
answered Mar 4 '14 at 11:54
WikisWikis
29.9k43175271
Yet another possibility:
This is the Overlander from Terrahawks. It's function is "an automated all-terrain vehicle similar to a rail-free train with multiple, articulated sections that brings supplies to Hawknest." (Wikipedia)
This image is from David Sisson's page - a man who restored the original model.
In your question, you mention multiple sections, which the Overlander had. And you mention mountainous terrain - which was exactly the terrain on which the Overlander drove.
See if the vehicle in this video looks familiar:
answered Mar 4 '14 at 11:54
WikisWikis
29.9k43175271
edited Mar 4 '14 at 12:47
answered Mar 4 '14 at 11:54
WikisWikis
29.9k43175271
answered Mar 4 '14 at 11:54
WikisWikis
29.9k43175271
answered Mar 4 '14 at 11:54
WikisWikis
29.9k43175271
29.9k43175271
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Could you be thinking of Damnation Alley? Although produced and released as a theatrical movie, it made its way to TV fairly quickly. IIRC, the TV version was broadcast in two parts, making it feel like a mini-series.
Practically another star of the show, the "Landmaster" was a custom-built articulated vehicle with a very unique wheel arrangement - the three-wheel clusters could rotate to climb over large obstacles. The Landmaster was actually built full-scale and driveable, having a working drivetrain.
As for the "specialized sections", could you be thinking of the movie "The Core"?
answered May 21 '16 at 15:34
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Could you be thinking of Damnation Alley? Although produced and released as a theatrical movie, it made its way to TV fairly quickly. IIRC, the TV version was broadcast in two parts, making it feel like a mini-series.
Practically another star of the show, the "Landmaster" was a custom-built articulated vehicle with a very unique wheel arrangement - the three-wheel clusters could rotate to climb over large obstacles. The Landmaster was actually built full-scale and driveable, having a working drivetrain.
As for the "specialized sections", could you be thinking of the movie "The Core"?
answered May 21 '16 at 15:34
Anthony XAnthony X
4,29711337
add a comment |
Could you be thinking of Damnation Alley? Although produced and released as a theatrical movie, it made its way to TV fairly quickly. IIRC, the TV version was broadcast in two parts, making it feel like a mini-series.
Practically another star of the show, the "Landmaster" was a custom-built articulated vehicle with a very unique wheel arrangement - the three-wheel clusters could rotate to climb over large obstacles. The Landmaster was actually built full-scale and driveable, having a working drivetrain.
As for the "specialized sections", could you be thinking of the movie "The Core"?
answered May 21 '16 at 15:34
Anthony XAnthony X
4,29711337
Could you be thinking of Damnation Alley? Although produced and released as a theatrical movie, it made its way to TV fairly quickly. IIRC, the TV version was broadcast in two parts, making it feel like a mini-series.
Practically another star of the show, the "Landmaster" was a custom-built articulated vehicle with a very unique wheel arrangement - the three-wheel clusters could rotate to climb over large obstacles. The Landmaster was actually built full-scale and driveable, having a working drivetrain.
As for the "specialized sections", could you be thinking of the movie "The Core"?
answered May 21 '16 at 15:34
Anthony XAnthony X
4,29711337
answered May 21 '16 at 15:34
Anthony XAnthony X
4,29711337
answered May 21 '16 at 15:34
Anthony XAnthony X
4,29711337
answered May 21 '16 at 15:34
Anthony XAnthony X
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I remember exactly that TV Show and still looking for it. The Train was actually composed of a pickup truck that connected to the trailer and could be removed to use just as a normal vehicle. Think the main character was someone like Dolph Lundgren and i believe he was from the future and used to hide the trailer so no one could see it (kinda in a back to the future way..) any suggestions on what this could be? Any help would be much appreciated, definitely not Ark II or other suggestions here...
answered Jul 8 '15 at 20:31
Vasco VilasVasco Vilas
512
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Upvoted. Partial answers need love too :-)
– Valorum
Jul 8 '15 at 20:52
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I remember exactly that TV Show and still looking for it. The Train was actually composed of a pickup truck that connected to the trailer and could be removed to use just as a normal vehicle. Think the main character was someone like Dolph Lundgren and i believe he was from the future and used to hide the trailer so no one could see it (kinda in a back to the future way..) any suggestions on what this could be? Any help would be much appreciated, definitely not Ark II or other suggestions here...
answered Jul 8 '15 at 20:31
Vasco VilasVasco Vilas
512
1
Upvoted. Partial answers need love too :-)
– Valorum
Jul 8 '15 at 20:52
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I remember exactly that TV Show and still looking for it. The Train was actually composed of a pickup truck that connected to the trailer and could be removed to use just as a normal vehicle. Think the main character was someone like Dolph Lundgren and i believe he was from the future and used to hide the trailer so no one could see it (kinda in a back to the future way..) any suggestions on what this could be? Any help would be much appreciated, definitely not Ark II or other suggestions here...
answered Jul 8 '15 at 20:31
Vasco VilasVasco Vilas
512
I remember exactly that TV Show and still looking for it. The Train was actually composed of a pickup truck that connected to the trailer and could be removed to use just as a normal vehicle. Think the main character was someone like Dolph Lundgren and i believe he was from the future and used to hide the trailer so no one could see it (kinda in a back to the future way..) any suggestions on what this could be? Any help would be much appreciated, definitely not Ark II or other suggestions here...
answered Jul 8 '15 at 20:31
Vasco VilasVasco Vilas
512
answered Jul 8 '15 at 20:31
Vasco VilasVasco Vilas
512
answered Jul 8 '15 at 20:31
Vasco VilasVasco Vilas
512
answered Jul 8 '15 at 20:31
Vasco VilasVasco Vilas
512
512
1
Upvoted. Partial answers need love too :-)
– Valorum
Jul 8 '15 at 20:52
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Upvoted. Partial answers need love too :-)
– Valorum
Jul 8 '15 at 20:52
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Upvoted. Partial answers need love too :-)
– Valorum
Jul 8 '15 at 20:52
Upvoted. Partial answers need love too :-)
– Valorum
Jul 8 '15 at 20:52
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I think you might have a few shows mixed up but I believe I have your answer. I believe that you are referring to the second season of the Highwayman where they added the actor Mark Alexander "Jacko" Jackson https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mark_%22Jacko%22_Jackson who was a former Australian rules football player.
He had a different-styled (1/2-height) tractor that could separate, unlike the tractor that actor, Sam Jones drove that had a helicopter that separated. Here is a photo of Jacko's tractor-trailer:
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I think you might have a few shows mixed up but I believe I have your answer. I believe that you are referring to the second season of the Highwayman where they added the actor Mark Alexander "Jacko" Jackson https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mark_%22Jacko%22_Jackson who was a former Australian rules football player.
He had a different-styled (1/2-height) tractor that could separate, unlike the tractor that actor, Sam Jones drove that had a helicopter that separated. Here is a photo of Jacko's tractor-trailer:
edited May 21 '16 at 15:37
Rand al'Thor♦
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I think you might have a few shows mixed up but I believe I have your answer. I believe that you are referring to the second season of the Highwayman where they added the actor Mark Alexander "Jacko" Jackson https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mark_%22Jacko%22_Jackson who was a former Australian rules football player.
He had a different-styled (1/2-height) tractor that could separate, unlike the tractor that actor, Sam Jones drove that had a helicopter that separated. Here is a photo of Jacko's tractor-trailer:
edited May 21 '16 at 15:37
Rand al'Thor♦
96.7k41461645
answered May 21 '16 at 15:09
user66486user66486
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I think you might have a few shows mixed up but I believe I have your answer. I believe that you are referring to the second season of the Highwayman where they added the actor Mark Alexander "Jacko" Jackson https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mark_%22Jacko%22_Jackson who was a former Australian rules football player.
He had a different-styled (1/2-height) tractor that could separate, unlike the tractor that actor, Sam Jones drove that had a helicopter that separated. Here is a photo of Jacko's tractor-trailer:
edited May 21 '16 at 15:37
Rand al'Thor♦
96.7k41461645
answered May 21 '16 at 15:09
user66486user66486
311
edited May 21 '16 at 15:37
Rand al'Thor♦
96.7k41461645
edited May 21 '16 at 15:37
Rand al'Thor♦
96.7k41461645
edited May 21 '16 at 15:37
Rand al'Thor♦
96.7k41461645
96.7k41461645
answered May 21 '16 at 15:09
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answered May 21 '16 at 15:09
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Sounds like Genesis II and/or Planet Earth. These Gene Roddenberry TV movies involved a train system and the character name Dylan Hunt.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Planet_Earth_(film)
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Sounds like Genesis II and/or Planet Earth. These Gene Roddenberry TV movies involved a train system and the character name Dylan Hunt.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Planet_Earth_(film)
answered Jun 27 '17 at 17:52
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The user has confirmed it is Ark II, but stay and have a look around at any other questions you might like to answer or ask any questions you might have about works of Science Fiction and Fantasy, also take a look at our tour
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Sounds like Genesis II and/or Planet Earth. These Gene Roddenberry TV movies involved a train system and the character name Dylan Hunt.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Planet_Earth_(film)
answered Jun 27 '17 at 17:52
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Sounds like Genesis II and/or Planet Earth. These Gene Roddenberry TV movies involved a train system and the character name Dylan Hunt.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Planet_Earth_(film)
answered Jun 27 '17 at 17:52
user85302user85302
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answered Jun 27 '17 at 17:52
user85302user85302
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answered Jun 27 '17 at 17:52
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answered Jun 27 '17 at 17:52
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The user has confirmed it is Ark II, but stay and have a look around at any other questions you might like to answer or ask any questions you might have about works of Science Fiction and Fantasy, also take a look at our tour
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The user has confirmed it is Ark II, but stay and have a look around at any other questions you might like to answer or ask any questions you might have about works of Science Fiction and Fantasy, also take a look at our tour
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Supertrain. Supertrain is an American television drama/adventure series that ran on NBC from February 7 to May 5, 1979. Nine episodes were made, including a 2-hour pilot episode.
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Supertrain. Supertrain is an American television drama/adventure series that ran on NBC from February 7 to May 5, 1979. Nine episodes were made, including a 2-hour pilot episode.
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Was this animated? Live Action? In English? Any details you can provide will help.
– K-H-W
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Hey guys... this was clearly a story-ident question, even if the new user didn't know to tag it that way. Cool it with the VTC, it's uncalled for.
– John O
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@JohnO VtC: duplicate is valid for story-identification as well, as far as I know (although not entirely uncontroversial). I don't know if that was the original reason for the V'stC, though.
– SQB
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