Here are five things you didn’t know about our winter fleet:

1. Steam still helps run the railway! The winter development vehicle (WDV) blows hot air around the running rails – specifically around points and crossings – to melt snow and ice stopping the points from working. It’s fitted with steam lances to melt the more built-up stubborn ice deposits.

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