A video of a very unusual steam locomotive, which is used in Switzerland to clear railways from snow, has hit the Web.

The post has already become a hit online, with many commentators praising the performance of the locomotive.

To date, more than 8 million people have watched this video on YouTube alone, and watching a running locomotive is a sight to behold. The P12 locomotive is over 107 years old, and the last repair lasted 18 years.

The snowmobile worked again last year and you can see it in action in the video below.

Take a look at the magnificent Swiss R12 locomotive that cleared snow from railway tracks decades ago. Will you be satisfied with the locomotive yourself?