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I wonder how much of a risk wind (from the locomotion) blowing into the tender/firebox would be.
by jonnycomputer 5y ago
I wonder how much of a risk wind (from the locomotion) blowing into the tender/firebox would be.
- jonp888 5y agoThis is not a problem, it won't put the fire out. The real danger is when going through a tunnel, the backdrauught from the exhaust hitting the tunnel causes a surge of flame into the cab. The crew must keep the fire doors closed.
- jonnycomputer 5y agoI wasn't worried about the fire going out, but for embers flying out into the cab.
- stickfigure 5y agoFirebox doors are not that big and the cab is not that exposed. Also, there is a powerful draft into the doors, not out. Search for "footplate ride" on youtube.