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23rd December 2009, 14:41
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Steam train's snow rescue 'glory' (BBC News)
Train passengers left stranded after the snowy weather disrupts rail services are rescued by steam locomotive.
More from BBC News... 
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23rd December 2009, 14:43
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23rd December 2009, 19:13
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"Simplicity is the acme of design." However, I'm not suggesting that 60163 is a "simple" locomotive! The technology is just rather more robust I guess. So, perhaps a steam locomotive production line is not so crazy after all.
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23rd December 2009, 20:23
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In the current (rather exceptional) circumstances, steam probably does work better than any other form of traction. Sadly it won't snow 365 days a year.
Not to take away from the moment which is really lovely and great publicity for Tornado and steam in general!
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23rd December 2009, 22:00
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Bah! Humbug.........the Tornado hauled train couldn't have been very popular if they were able to offer the seats to 100 stranded passengers.
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