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Proton rocket facilities in Baikonur (1130 words) |
 | This is the last step in Proton integration, after which the entire complex is loaded by cranes on the flat railroad transporter and it is ready for rollout to the launch pad. |
| The railroad transporter with the rocket in horizontal position moves with its front chassis on top of the stationary erector of the launch pad. |
| The rear chassis of the transporter remains on the railway. |
| 1971 in rail transport - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (330 words) |
| This article lists events related to rail transport that occurred in 1971. |
| February 9 - A Zurich-bound TEE train derails at Aitrang, Germany, due to excess speed and is hit by a railbus. |
| July 21 - A fast train from Basel to Copenhagen derails due to a technical failure in the Class 103 engine; 23 die and 121 are injured. |
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