Re: Steam Train Races

Roderick Smith (rodsmith@werple.mira.net.au)
27 May 1997 13:45:51 GMT

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The aeroplane's speed is relative to air. A decent headwind can overcome
any disparity with train speeds. Melbourne journalist Keith Dunstan
recalled his training days in a Tiger Moth, often overtaken by Spirit of
Progress because of headwinds.

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Regards,
Roderick Smith
(Rail News Victoria editor)

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