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Old 29th August 2009, 10:12
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So if this is true in theory a national network train use the metrolink line.
I know there is some very tight curves but nothing a class 142 pacer unit can't handle. This would be great as a special seeing one of these in the city streets.
And to prevent light rail and heavy rail vehicles coming into contact it would have to run in the middle of the night when all the Metrolink trams were safely tucked in bed....................Now there's a thought, a Pacer railtour bouncing around the streets of Manchester on its flanges in the middle of the night. It could be called "The Vomit Dodger"

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One ambition of mine is to see C13 and 14 4-4-0T's working the line once more on specials.
It could be done as there is the same gauge and height restrictions for this type.
Sadly an ambition never likely to be realised unless you have a C13 or 14 hidden away somewhere. Incidentally weren't they 4-4-2T's?
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