Re: C&TSRR Fire Prevention, much improved since 1975 . . . 
| June 08, 2018 08:13PM |
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Russo Loco Wrote:
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> Cool video, Roger -
>
> It clearly shows that the C&TS is serious about
> its responsibility to prevent fires.
>
>
> IMHO, having the speeders follow the train by a
> few minutes is probably a lot more effective than
> having a water car (with sprayer?) hooked to the
> rear of the train as seen in this photo from late
> September, 1975:
> [attachment 47269 750925b11-adj.jpg]
I agree, we are on the same page.
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> Cool video, Roger -
>
> It clearly shows that the C&TS is serious about
> its responsibility to prevent fires.
>
>
> IMHO, having the speeders follow the train by a
> few minutes is probably a lot more effective than
> having a water car (with sprayer?) hooked to the
> rear of the train as seen in this photo from late
> September, 1975:
> [attachment 47269 750925b11-adj.jpg]
I agree, we are on the same page.
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488 stops for water at Los Pinos tank on closing day Oct. 1979. Photo courtesy Don Richter
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