Chain the brakes! On the morning of July 22nd, 2023, CTrail (CTDOT) hosted a simulated grade crossing emergency response drill at Meriden Yard along the MRS (Hartford) Line in Meriden, Connecticut. The drill gave several local first responders the opportunity to practice and learn on live railroad equipment. In this photo, firefighters conduct a job briefing after securing the brake shoe against the wheel of CTrail Extra 6499's leader, rebuilt Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT)/CTrail (CTDX) GE P40BH 6706. This method would be used in the event of a failure with the locomotive's parking brake.