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« on: August 21, 2019, 12:37:31 »
It's ... not ... the UK▸ (United Kingdom).   It's not likely that the technology will be used in GWR▸ (Great Western Railway) territory ... but I can resists sharing this one.

https://ifiplayer.ie/along-the-line/

There's a diesel powered short demo track been recreated, I understand ... one of these years I'll find the time to visit.
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« Reply #1 on: August 21, 2019, 18:34:31 »
Wow, thanks for sharing that Grahame! It had not occurred to me that there would be footage of the Lartigue in action.
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« Reply #2 on: August 21, 2019, 19:17:39 »
Wow! I'm not entirely sure I understand why that was built, but wow!
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« Reply #3 on: August 21, 2019, 19:24:36 »
Quote from: Bmblbzzz on August 21, 2019, 19:17:39
Wow! I'm not entirely sure I understand why that was built, but wow!

Presumably some important authority was asked to help this new railway to choose between broad and narrow gauge, and said "I'd recommend sitting on the fence for the time being".
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« Reply #4 on: August 21, 2019, 19:51:38 »
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