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Any rail fans here?
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Any rail fans here?
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Not a fan of steam.
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>>918082
I used to think steam engines and trolleys were old-fashioned and boring when I was a kid.

Now I think they're fascinating, though I admit my interest lies primarily in the latter part of their histories.
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>>918083 #
I always liked steam due to ttte.
Interesting to see how people got into trains.
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Here am I, I really appreciate trains
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>>918080
>the flying scotsman
>the train is literally gay
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Trains are pretty neat
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>>918080
M-my childhood...
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>>918080
/n/ newfag. What is the purpose of the steel flaps protruding from the front of the engine? Seen those on a few trains.
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>>918318
Aerodynamics
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>>918318

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Smoke_deflectors
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>>918318
Air brakes
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>>918318
Downforce
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>>918080
nop
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