| Posted by on July 7, 2013 | |
On a tank train too, great...
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That's what they get for not changing the air filters as they should. When the filter gets plugged the engine starts useing more fuel (to maintain power) and then the stack(s) get dirty. The next thing you know you have an engine fire. This also shortens the life of the prime mover. Very expensive bad habit to have.
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Anybody want some s'mores?
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All you need now is a pack of hot dogs, a couple of long sticks, some buns and a cooler of beer. Instant party!
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| Posted by RJV on July 8, 2013 | |
Does the engineer know thats happening! Great shot.
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Well now that engine is CN's problem.
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If I recall correctly, the CREX 9048 was at Midwest Locomotive getting a new prime mover not that long after this shot was taken. So far so good on CN as I have not seen flames shooting up out of the stacks on these units...yet.
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| Posted by Mike on July 8, 2013 | |
What does the engineer care?
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This isnt near as common as it used to be, the GE's had a really bad habit of overfuelling under light or no load, then when the engine starts to power up, the fuel puddling in the turbo and manifolds catches fire. It took them about 8 years to get the problem corrected. you will still see one now and again.
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I suppose a little bit of BBQ won't hurt either ;-)
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Jacksonville, we have a problem
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