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High-speed trains follow tracks, so what is the actual purpose of the large steering wheel in the conductor's cabin?

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High-speed trains follow tracks, so what is the actual purpose of the large steering wheel in the conductor's cabin?

High-speed trains follow tracks, so what is the actual purpose of the large steering wheel in the conductor's cabin?
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