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tgbcvr

March 20, 2020 07:25PM

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A Canadian National branchline terminus near me used to have a balky turntable. When the larger Mikados started appearing, they could fit on the table. But the tenders had to be filled to balance the weight, before the locos could be turned.

Cheers,
Ralph

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