An ”R” in the south

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The American-built class 141R was imported into France after the second world war to assist in the country’s recovery. Being of simple and robust construction, it outlasted most native classes. On certain lines, notably along the Côte d’Azur between Marseille and Nice, these locomotives enjoyed a near-monopoly, most of them being oil-fired, which reduced the risk of forest fires.