to hot for bo'ness steam trains
A video shows operations at Bo'ness, where steam locomotives have been temporarily replaced by diesel units due to hot and dry weather conditions in May. This change aims to reduce the risk of lineside fires associated with steam power. The footage includes a 37-class locomotive, likely numbered 37261, operating under British Railways. While specific headcodes are not identified in the record, the content highlights the operational adjustments made by the Bo'ness and Kinneil Railway to ensure safety during the period of increased fire risk.
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