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Power source for old locomotives (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

steam

(Other definitions for steam that I've seen before include "Old-fashioned power" , "Travel in liner" , "Speed" , "Source of energy" , "Water at boiling temperature diffused in the atmosphere" .)

I've seen this clue in The New York Times.
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