Yule Pagan Meme Yule is an ancient pagan festival that celebrates the winter solstice, marking the shortest day and longest night of the year in the Northern Hemisphere. It is often associated with various pagan traditions and is celebrated by modern-day pagans and Wiccans. The term "Yule" is derived from the Norse word "jól", which originally referred to a 12-day winter festival. It was later assimilated into Christian traditions and became associated with Christmas. However, many pagan practitioners still celebrate Yule as a distinct holiday. As with many pagan festivals, Yule has its own symbols and rituals.

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Prompted by the post on unloved junctions, here is a Factorio rail junction inspired by a real-world road junction that is not merely unloved, but actively feared and hated: the notorious magic roundabout.

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This is signalled for left-hand drive; to see it signalled for right-hand drive, turn your eyeballs inside out. Any resemblance to the temple of Bel-Shamharoth is completely coincidental.

Re: Magic roundabout

Post by mmmPI » Sun Nov 21, 2021 11:10 am

isn't there one called the "spaghetti junction "? amongst the 3 worst x)

At least it says on the wikipage that it makes traffic too slow to allow collision to have serious impact which is good .

Generally speaking ( for road design) higher throughput is better achieved with more dense traffic, which implies slower traffic due to braking distance being ² of the speed. ( not counting adding more lanes to buffer trains like in factorio ). But i'm still surprised this kind of design achieves it in real life. I'm not too sure about it in factorio

I think to make it RHD one could use the blueprint flip mod, and then mirror it once, then place all signals on the other side of the track. ( while keeping the eyeball normal). It would be a shame to miss the opportunity !

Re: Magic roundabout

Post by SoShootMe » Mon Nov 22, 2021 6:40 am

Prompted by the post on unloved junctions, here is a Factorio rail junction inspired by a real-world road junction that is not merely unloved, but actively feared and hated: the notorious magic roundabout.

Nice. you describe it as "inspired by" so not a criticism but it would be closer to The Magic Roundabout if you removed the central circle, so the rounded square becomes the innermost part (which trains travel around in the opposite direction).

The other bit of realism would be to expand to 3-4 lanes each way everywhere, with the possibility of changing to an adjacent lane between each roundabout.

I am familiar with Swindon's Magic Roundabout. Its "charm" is that the combination of the number of lanes with the size of the actual roundabouts (about a car's width) and space between them (a few car lengths) means that - when busy - you find yourself in a sea of cars on every side, seemingly going in every direction. Yet somehow it is less of a problem than you might imagine.

Re: Magic roundabout

Post by Khagan » Mon Nov 22, 2021 7:31 am

Nice. you describe it as "inspired by" so not a criticism but it would be closer to The Magic Roundabout if you removed the central circle, so the rounded square becomes the innermost part (which trains travel around in the opposite direction).

Yes, when I did this I was under the impression that the Swindon one did have an additional mini-roundabout in the centre. In my defence, I have only travelled through it once: it was at night, in the rain, and I wasn't the driver. I did become intimately familiar years ago with the Colchester Greenstead version; in fact, I once broke down in the middle of it!

The other bit of realism would be to expand to 3-4 lanes each way everywhere, with the possibility of changing to an adjacent lane between each roundabout.

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Corgi 851 Magic Roundabout Train. Very, very near mint/boxed - mint/boxed, with original sealed packet of blue nylon rope. From The Pennsylvanian Collection.

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As with many pagan festivals, Yule has its own symbols and rituals. One popular symbol is the Yule log, which is a large log traditionally burned during the festival to bring good luck and abundance for the coming year. Another common tradition is the decoration of evergreen trees, which symbolize life and fertility even during the winter months.

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A delightful nostalgic piece, this model was inspired by The Magic Roundabout (Le Manège Enchanté) television series, which was extremely popular during the mid ’60’s until the mid -late’70’s.
The Magic Roundabout Train has the familiar characters of Mr. Rusty and Basil in the train along with the passengers Rosalie, Paul and of course Dougal, too.
The Train, Carriage and Van are colourful and complete with paper labels and all delicate parts intact.
Tiny wear only.

The large window box is very clean and bright, looking rather crumpled (storage). Handling tear to the inner on one end. Original cellophane window has a tear. Complete with the little sealed packet of blue nylon rope.

In addition to these physical rituals, Yule is also a time for introspection and spiritual reflection. Pagans often take this time to connect with nature, honor their ancestors, and set intentions for the new year. It is a time for celebrating the cycle of life and acknowledging the interconnectedness of all beings. In recent years, the concept of a "Yule pagan meme" has gained popularity on social media platforms. These memes often humorously depict pagan rituals and traditions associated with Yule. They may reference the burning of the Yule log, the decorating of trees, or other aspects of Yule celebrations. These memes provide a light-hearted way for pagans and those interested in pagan traditions to connect and share their experiences. Overall, Yule is an important holiday for pagans and Wiccans alike. It is a time for celebrating the winter solstice, connecting with nature, and honoring the cycles of life. The concept of a "Yule pagan meme" adds a fun and relatable element to these traditions, allowing for a greater sense of community and understanding among practitioners..

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