Turning locomotive wheels

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Mr Ron
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Turning locomotive wheels

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I came across this video that shows in vivid detail the turning of wheel treads on a steam locomotive. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C-7LsyK-aCk
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Astounding neat video. Thanks!
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Re: Turning locomotive wheels

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Brilliant!!
They accomplish in hours what would take us days or weeks, removing/re-installing wheels for turning.
I want one!
~RN
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