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Only a small percentage of the population know what D8000 represents (me excluded) but ask almost anyone about Flying Scotsman and they will know what it is. Gone are the days when events on the railways other than accidents have any 'News Value' so introduction of any modern type of equipment other than something by Virgin will only get a few words buried amongst the pages of who does what with whom.
Recently there was the bit about the theft of the number from the museum but nothing I saw in the national press made any mention but let an argument be shown on the TV and the press go to town. I'm afraid I have strayed from the rails slightly but unless the media promotes these lesser known items the public will not support events held for them.
End of rant, hope it makes sense.
John
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