IT'S a great idea. Having a "road train" chugging around Bolton's pedestrianised precinct in December will be a boon for tired Christmas shopprs and will delight the children.

Any extra attractions which can tempt shoppers into town is welcome. This jolly little vehicle is just the thing to do it.

Congratulations to the Bolton Town Centre Partnership who have organised this.

If it is as successful as we believe it will be, it might be worth having a "road train" all the year round.

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