I hear talk of atmospheric
 GP> railways
 GP>  again, now that there is an alternative to leather and lard seals with
 GP> rats.
 GP>  It was shown on the Australian "Beyond 2000" TV program in use, so
 GP>  unfortunately I can't go back and find the reference.
 AC> I saw that too. A tourist installation? in Jakarta.
 GP>  OK, I still like historical steam and I would like to see a 1997 steam
 GP> loco!
 AC> I hope you will. But all the guys with the necessary design skills are
 AC> past it. And the greenies, would get in the way.  Cheers, thanks for
 AC> the challenging views.........ALEC
I don't think there is any chance, unless the Chinese take it up.
There are plenty of engineers with the skills in other areas, hydralics, NASA
etc. But the age of innovation is gone! Accountants rule!
Greg.P.
  
... Catch the Blue Wave!
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