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A live steam Haine Saint-Pierre 2-6-0 T

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One basic rule must always be kept in mind when dealing with live steam scale models: the water molecules cannot be scaled down, nor for that matter the physical and, thermodynamic phenomena. Therefore, strict scale modelling must be adapted if the end-product is to work properly!

Gèrard has been a volunteer on the Chemin de Fer de la Baie de Somme (CFBS) heritage railway for many years, and he is fond of model trains in 1/22.5 scale running on 45mm gauge track. He owns an ACO Corpet-Louvet 2-6-0 T, regrets not having the Buffaud-Robatel 0-6-2 T from the same supplier, and cut his teeth in live steam with a Pinguely 0-6-0 T using parts from the Regner range, and a Rèseau Breton 2-4-0 T produced in kit form by Atelier Vaporiste. Out of

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