Steam & Excursion > 4014 East appoaching Castle rock

5/12/2019 4014/844 running from Ogden, Utah to Evanston, Wyoming.

Bob Jordan

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Nice shots, hope theyt got the packing situation squared away!

The "Black Smoke Forever" crowd must be upset. Look at those clean stacks!

Diesel is working hard

Diesel has not provide ANY propulsion since about Laramie.
Period!!!

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Speaking of smoke, the UP engines used to smoke a lot -- both 844 and 3985.  How did they clean it up?

Nice photos, by the way.

Smoke equals fuel going up the stack, unless your sanding the flues. 

WAF Wrote:
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> Diesel is working hard

I don't think so...it was very quiet at this location and others.

Dave

Nice shots!  Here's the photographers lineup....

Dave

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Elesco Wrote:
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> Speaking of smoke, the UP engines used to smoke a
> lot -- both 844 and 3985.  How did they clean it up?

1. Better fuel.
2. Burner maintained at original specs, not steam cut.
3. Better firebricking layout.
4. Better firebox air inlet plan.
5. Better front end exhaust nozzle setup.
6. Better firing practices.

All need to be there to see cleaner firing and significant fuel savings.