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Fair enough but there is plenty of coal left in the uk, which we will never be allowed to touch, there is no need to ship coal half way around the world just to meet government targets for not digging it up here, it doesn't make sense to me when it is probably causing more environmental damage...

Given that coal fired power stations are due to close by 2025 it would follow that any remaining coal mines will follow suit, the same thing is happening every were else in the world, just getting coal in the future will be a hard enough job, let alone if it will be suitable for fireboxes is...

I seem to recall that the steam railway magazines had an informal agreement not to publish pictures of engines being put to hard work and producing lots of "dirty" smoke - white steam was ok. But I think it will be preserved steam's "neighbours" i.e. nearby housing, that will be more of a threat...

Hi all first post forgive me if I have things incorrect, my understanding is most locomotives held by groups/private owners subsidise their host railways, the steaming fees are not enough to cover an overhaul, their is some argument over those who think more running equates to more revenue, but...