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[–] Luter@lemmy.world 4 points 2 years ago (1 children)

Why?

[–] hitwright@lemmy.world 8 points 2 years ago

To hande the weight of the cargo. To allow the train to turn without a differential. And to minimize wear and tear for as long as possible.