File picture of a Furnace Oil-fired X-Class Steam Locomotive 
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Iconic Nilgiris steam locomotive is now diesel-powered

The Steam Loco Shed, Coonoor in Nilgiris converted the UNESCO-recognised Nilgiri Mountain Railway (NMR) (No.X-37398) that is a furnace oil-fired X-class steam to a High-Speed Diesel-fired locomotive since the latter is more environment-friendly.

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