VOCABULARY STORY 111 BIG STEAM ENGINES
The predecessors of today's diesel locomotives were ponderous steam engines. Though
their technology has been surpassed, it would be duplicit to belittle these figurative work
horses.
Running one was not a perfunctory affair. Impeccable preparation and operation were
required for safety. Indefatigable taciturn crews with a predilection for hard yet meticulous
work ran them.
The forerunners of today's diesel locomotives were gigantic steam engines. Though
their technology has been superceded, it would be deceitful to make light of these metaphorical work
horses.
Running one was not an automatic affair. Perfect preparation and operation were
required for safety. Tireless, gruff crews with an inclination for hard yet precise
work ran them.
Something went wrong, please try again later.
This resource hasn't been reviewed yet
To ensure quality for our reviews, only customers who have downloaded this resource can review it
Report this resourceto let us know if it violates our terms and conditions.
Our customer service team will review your report and will be in touch.
$0.00