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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Lifestyle

Were the grand old days of steam trains really a golden age?

The Mallard steam locomotive
Halcyon days? The Mallard steam locomotive. Photograph: SSPL/Getty Images)

People often quote the grand old days of steam and how good the railways once were. But were steam trains really more reliable and punctual? I find this hard to believe.

Steven Kearsley

Post your answers – and new questions – below or email them to nq@theguardian.com

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