QUOTE: Originally posted by Michaell The case tractor the blew up in Medina, Ohio was about a mile from my house and we heard it. We also knew some of the people the lost there lives in this accident. As soon as I heard what happened I knew that he had let the water get low and uncovered the crown sheet. The biggest problem I see with operating steam engines today is we have lost are fear of them When they where active daily everone knew how dangerous they where and for the most part where more careful. My father fired for both the PRR and the UP and he had a healthy respect for what these engines could do. I learn something this week at the Steam Fest in Dennison Ohio. The government is going to require two water gauges. One for the fire man and one for the engineer. As for learning I was the one that started this thread and I not only got an answer I learn a lot more. That's what makes the forum so good. THANKS![:)]
QUOTE: Originally posted by MontrealLocomotiveWorks Dear readers, Have been following your discussion on Steam. The included information is a warning. Images are quite haunting. Most Standard Gauge Steam Locomotives are quite a bit larger than this Case Traction Engine. http://www.doli.state.mn.us/boilerohio.html
QUOTE: Originally posted by cdnlococo Dear Sir, I understand CP 2860 was Damaged by the Crew eyeballing the Clouds whilst Filling Boiler with Feedwater Pump. I understand CP 3716 was Injured by Ovefiring on the Big Hill out of Lilloet with Thin Side Sheets in Firebox. The Museum at Squamish should have many books on Steam. The Blue ICS Books are invaluable. Most Steam Guys had them when Writing Up in the Forties.. Check with their Archivist. I understand that Medium-Size CPR A Unit Beaver Crest on Display came from CP C-Line 4055 or CP 4078. GLAD to see CP 6503 S3 now Running!!! The Beat of a 539 CANNOT be surpased, Turbo or not. Just Lovely!!
QUOTE: Originally posted by cdnlococo Dear Sirs, A Steam Ticket is like a Driver's Licence. Its only as good as the Man/Woman holding it. We WON'T get into Drivers or their Habits. An Auto Stopped at the Curb with the Engine Running is reasonably safe. A Steam Locomotive Standing at the Shop, or in Front of the Station Under Steam with the Fire Lit can Maim or Kill at any time! The Ticket gives the Employee Authorization to Operate the Locomotive. It does NOT control HOW he Operates it. Just like Driving a Car. Low Water on an Auto seizes the Engine. Low Water on a Locomotive. Hmmmm. Firebox Explosions on Oil are a CONSTANT Threat. On a Low Fire to Prevent Safeties from Popping, a Gust of Wind can Put the Fire Out for a moment. NEVER happens until you are off the Engine for a Drink of Water or to the Washroom and the Fireman goes to Chat Up a Beauty just for a Sec. BOOOOOOM! The Smoke gives it away, and one wonders if he should run TOO or FROM the Engine when seen. Reading, AND UNDERSTANDING the Following Link should be Mandatory to all Steam Locomotive Engineers, regardless of Age or Gender. http://www.disastercity.com/explosions/boiler/atsfrrtex/ Being an ENGINEER is more than an opportunity to Show Off and get a Tan. The Locomotive is Not a "Chick Magnet". It is NOT the place for Pensioners to Gab about 'The Old Days and how great they were when Young.' Polishing the Pilot Beam with their Elbows while Double Dipping on their Pensions. Steam Burnt Skin REALLY HURTS, is Ugly. Leaves Scars!
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