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In article ,
charles wrote:
Not sure that is entirely true. The local line when I was a kid -
Deeside, from Aberdeen to Ballater, never once broke even in its entire
life.


Do remember who often stayed at the end of the branch line.


Yes - although not exactly walking distance. Well remember the Royal train
going past - could see the line from our house. Only time you ever saw a
clean engine.

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