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[quote]QUOTE: Originally posted by mac 4884 Diesel trucks fry too much. That's why trucks go up a runaway on a steep downgrade. Diesel trains DONT have that problem! "And this is comming from a steam fan ! " [/quote] This is usually due to a braking problem. Today's trucks properly maintained and driven by TRAINED drivers 9 times of 10 will make it down the hill regardless of the weather or conditions. It is the 1 truck that suffers a failure thru any number of causes that needs rescue by "runaway ramp". The causes range from poor heat management, poor use of brakes, improper speed etc etc etc. Go to cajon pass and look at the railroad struggling to the top. If a coupler failed or something went wrong those cars will run away to downtown LA. No one wants that. ALL trains or trucks respect down grades of any kind. To do down one correctly means to live and deliver the goods safely. There is no shame in using these ramps. That means to live and see your family again. Not to use these ramps means to die.
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