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Did you know that...

The locomotion was the first successful steam freight train.

 

Picture of a train

Picture of a train

Diesel trains began to be used in the USA in 1934.

The first steam train was slower than walking pace.

The biggest steam locomotive had 24 wheels.

Some trains had propellers.

The TVG, a french electric high speed train, was introduced in 1983 between Paris and Lyon.

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