USAF TSgt C-17 Aircraft Maintenance Flying Crew Chief & Flightline Avionics Craftsman
QUOTE: Originally posted by johncolley How about seeing a small tonge of flame from each stack at night...just normal exhaust temp that is just more visible at night, eh? same with eighteen wheelers.
QUOTE: Originally posted by Dutchrailnut When loading up a diesel to quik the turbo is not up to speed yet. so to much oil floods the system, when the turbo finaly catches up the flame shoots out of the stack.. newer diesels have less of a tendency to get turbo lag due to computer controls checking the engine vs turbo.
-Don (Random stuff, mostly about trains - what else? http://blerfblog.blogspot.com/)
Living nearby to MP 186 of the UPRR Austin TX Sub
QUOTE: Originally posted by coborn35 Man, the Alcos did it nice!
QUOTE: Originally posted by SILVERCHAMPION [8D]Why do I see fire coming out of diesels locos
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The Missabe Road: Safety First
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