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I read the other thread and the two reasons I'm going for are: <br />1. It's easier for the fireman to be on the left. It makes sense, and you'll notice that by the time all the British locomotives switched over to engineer-on-the-left, the mechanical stoker had been invented. Prior to that, British locomotives had been on both sides. <br />2. The papal directive that pilgrims should pass on the left/Napolean marching his armies on the right to confuse people. You'll notice that in Germany, where Napolean invaded, the engineer sits on the right, whereas this is not true in England, where Napolean did not invade. The reason French locomotives are driven on the left is that the British engineers brought the British custom. <br /> <br />Also, if anybody remembers your ancient history class, chariots would have to people riding: the driver and the guy shooting arrows. I'm wondering who was on which side, as it might have something to do with this. They did set the gauge, afterall [:)]. <br /> <br />Sincerely, <br />Daniel Parks
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