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few exceptions, the tender engine does not 

 surpass him in size or speed. 



The huge " Baltic " tanks (wheel formula 

 4-6-4), on the Brighton section of the 

 Southern, and also on the London, Midland 

 and Scottish, are frequently seen on heavy 

 express trains, running at a mile a minute 

 with ease and safety. 



Have I proved that the tank engine is 

 worthy of our regard? Hats off to the 

 tanker, and let us treat him with all respect 

 to which he is due as the best and most 

 hard working type in service! 



