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Steam & Excursion > Cass Scenic Railroad Shay #5 smoking it up.Date: 09/08/23 20:15 Cass Scenic Railroad Shay #5 smoking it up. Author: ken Date: 09/08/23 23:12 Re: Cass Scenic Railroad Shay #5 smoking it up. Author: refarkas Cough! Cough! - First-class catch.
Bob Date: 09/08/23 23:42 Re: Cass Scenic Railroad Shay #5 smoking it up. Author: wcamp1472 Extra-Credit Questions:
What's the most predictable sign of a cold firebed? What's first requirement needed to 'oxidize' carbon, as a fuel? Does adding lots of fresh fuel raise or lower the firebed temperature? How long will coal last on coal grate? W. Date: 09/09/23 12:21 Re: Cass Scenic Railroad Shay #5 smoking it up. Author: zoohogger wcamp1472 Wrote:
------------------------------------------------------- > Extra-Credit Questions: > > What's the most predictable sign of a cold > firebed? Smoke > What's first requirement needed to 'oxidize' > carbon, as a fuel? Air(oxygen) > Does adding lots of fresh fuel raise or lower the > firebed temperature? Lower > How long will coal last on coal grate? 10 minutes > > W. > > I've added the guesses of an oil burner fireman. Sure seems that Cass has some of the smokiest coal burners that I've seen. Rick Z Date: 09/09/23 17:09 Re: Cass Scenic Railroad Shay #5 smoking it up. Author: Earlk Standard Operating Procedure at Cass. During my brief time there I was told numerous times that a fireman was doing a good job when he made lots of smoke and lifted the safety valve regularly. No amount of lecturing or example setting could change that. I gave up.
Date: 09/09/23 17:55 Re: Cass Scenic Railroad Shay #5 smoking it up. Author: wcamp1472 I've heard similar reports from several sources..
Thats a shame. When I was running the RDG 2102, under Benson's ownership, Jim Reap(?) mech. Dept . leader at Cass, died suddenly, I was offered the job... But, I was committed to 2102 & Benson, and declined.. I'm not sure I'm intrigued with Shay maintenance.. I don't think I would have made a good fit.. I was also sought by the Cumbres & Toltec..back in the day... decades ago. Bruce Sterzing offered me a job on the D&H --- just before CR was established.. Very glad that I said YES! I've met and been coached by some of finest railroaders during an exciting era.. They taught me so much about the machines and about 'people'... Wonderful mentors. Date: 09/10/23 17:53 Re: Cass Scenic Railroad Shay #5 smoking it up. Author: Appalachianrails There's a lot more about why things are the way they are here with the moves after this picture was taken but I guess some have it all figured out regardless.
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