Re: C&TSRR = Fire Prevention

KevinM Wrote:
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> The D&S takes all sorts of precautions. They
> chase every train with a fire patrol. All of
> their locomotives have spark arrestors which
> incorporate a system that sprays water into the
> exhaust. The final northbound train each day also
> has a box car in the consist which contains a pair
> of 500 gallon tanks and fire pumps. In addition,
> they have strategically placed tank cars of water.
> They also lease a helicopter for fire detection
> and suppression. They have a bigger investment
> than any tourist railroad I've ever seen in fire
> prevention, detection and suppression.
>
> Oil firing may be the next step. Based on some of
> the news stories I've read, it sounds as if they
> are open to that idea as well.
>
> /Kevin Madore

Thank you Kevin.