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TIL Steam locomotives could replenish its water supply while in motion using track pans, long troughs filled with water and a retractable water scooper that would be lowered. The speed of the forw... (en.wikipedia.org)
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The original was posted on /r/todayilearned by /u/CraftyFoxeYT on 2025-07-02 17:21:15+00:00.

Original Title: TIL Steam locomotives could replenish its water supply while in motion using track pans, long troughs filled with water and a retractable water scooper that would be lowered. The speed of the forward motion forces the water up the scoop pipes into the tanks or tender.

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