Re: Mixed Trains (was: "Express" Cars -- British / Australian usage?)

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From: Chippy
Date: Fri, 16 Sep 2005 23:06

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BH Williams wrote:

> whilst there was
> a later revival when container wagons were attached to trains from
> Aberdeen/Inverness to Wick.

The container wagons were modified with through vacuum pipes, and the
train had special dispensation to run with both air and vacuum brakes
operative - something normally specifically forbidden.

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