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01 Jul 2023, 10:06 am

I saw the Flying Scotsman go past earlier today. I don't know that it counts as "the best" in terms of best train, but it's certainly cool seeing it on the go for the first time.

I also saw the steam train going over the Glenfinnan viaduct last year and that was very enjoyable. They really pump the smoke for the tourists and toot the horn. That was a



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06 Jul 2023, 6:25 am

James in Thomas The Tank Engine because he's the only red train out of the gang.


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07 Jul 2023, 5:39 am

I remember seeing the Vindobona arrive at Bahnhof Mitte in Vienna in the early 70s. Never rode it, but I'll say it's the best I saw given its uniqueness.


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