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Old 23rd August 2009, 18:58
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..................Could they not be towed on normal lines as they are standard gauge?
Good question.
The Metrolink vehicles are standard track gauge but are they wider than a normal train? If they are normal width then I can't see any reason why a Dellner coupler fitted loco couldn't tow them although obviously they wouldn't be allowed to carry passengers.
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