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Water troughs for steam trains - Trains Magazine

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Rachel Ellis

Updated on April 07, 2026

Hi there, I was wondering if anyone knows of any other places or countries that used water troughs to scoop up water for steam engine tenders at speed? The only places I know of is the Northeastern USA and Great Briton and also some NYC lines in Canada (CASO). I also heard that in England the deisel "Deltics" picked up water this way in the 70's for steam heating the train.

So I'm wondering if troughs ever existed in the West or on the European Continent, USSR, Africa or Australia or anywhere else? Thanks to anyone who might answer.

ps; It must have been a fun thing to watch!