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Originally Posted by Ringoosmeg
One day, the BBC (& ITV) will learn the difference between a steam Locomotive and a Steam Train....look at the original piece and the pictures...
I always thought that the BBC were the bastions of "correct" terminology and language!
Its a wonder that the piece didnt refer to Train Buffs or spotters, and wearing anoraks and duffle bags!
Journalists...dont you just love 'em?
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I agree Ringo but it's not only journalists that have trouble differentiating between a locomotive and a train as I have even heard some rail enthusiasts say the same.
It's probably not a lack of knowledge that makes the enthusiast use incorrect terminology but simply another example of the lazy way many of us talk and write nowadays. Why be specific and use a different word when everyone will understand me if I just say "train"?
I too held the BBC in high esteem at one time but I'm afraid that their standards appear to be falling rapidly to equal those of their commercial competitors.