Originally posted by DoctorStrangelove
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Oh, and that chap Grayling, well known for his reverse midas touch.
Inneresting to learn that when nationalised BR had a mere 448 different classes of locomotive, and in an attempt to rectify this, introduced another 12 classes of their own design.

Contrast the cost per mile of steam: 1/- (one shilling (5p) for those of tender (see wot I did there? tender, steam engine, oh don't bother)) years with cost per mile of diesel: 3 3/4d (that's 3 old pence and three farthings, must be less than 2p).
Next: another attempt at "Trinity: the treachery and pursuit of the most dangerous spy in history" by Frank Close.
Dunno how far I'll get with this, but here goes nothing.
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