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Steam Loco In Disguise?
Jan 20, 2012
By Peter De Keles
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Bio
Member Bill Ness sent this video to me. I thought it would go well the Forum discussion on smoke generation.
Title:
Steam Loco In Disguise?
LSOL.com Rating
Length
6:03
Release Date
10/14/2011
Overview
This video is 6 minutes long. You only need to watch minutes 1:00 through 2:00. I expected the EPA to be chasing after this consist.
I enjoyed the flame coming out the top. Not sure that would work to well with our plastic housings.
NS on fire
Very poor video. Dude, get a tripod!
Jerry Kay - 01/20/2012 - 14:14
video
was a little hard to watch as it kept stopping but the smoke/ flame was interesting ... As to the comment - well ??? sorry that it was not enjoyed for what it was ...
carl kokes - 01/20/2012 - 14:47
First diesel and its smoke.
Was that first diesel engine having problems with broken piston rings? I once drove a '55 Chevy that left smoke in that volume.
The photographer should learn to set his camera up in its tripod and walk away. Just leave it alone and let it run!
Stephen Auslender - 01/20/2012 - 15:23
smoke video
video was not all that bad.
i guess not everyone is perfect and have top notch equiptment like the first 3 posters must have.
willis lancaster III - 01/20/2012 - 16:39
video
What could have caused this fire and how was it put out?
Gary Condry - 01/21/2012 - 08:36
Photo Magazine?
I would like to see someone running a train this long in 1/29 scale. I think there are some long ones posted. Multiply the number of cars by $80.00.
Also, this is not a photo magazine.
Howard Foster - 01/21/2012 - 09:23
smoke
on semi trucks that i worked on for 35 years, this happens when the turbo seals go out, bearings die and total engine failure is not far behind.
it also happens when the air filters stop up, then it sucks the oil out of the oil pan, neither are good.
impressive smoke but not condusive to longevity.
willis lancaster III - 01/21/2012 - 09:53
Lots of Smoke
Jerry, a link to the video was sent me by a friend. I have no idea who made it. Yes, it's frustrating that the camera wasn't steadier.
Gary, in addition to what others have said, if the injector pump is putting more fuel in the cylinders than the turbo(s) can supply air for, the fuel doesn't burn as thoroughly or as quickly as it should. Hence the fire. This can be caused by a worn turbo or one that has carbon buildup on the blades, reducing its efficiency. It will also happen if the injector pump for some reason increases its output without the turbo having time to react. The partially burned fuel in the exhaust isn't as forceful as normal exhaust and the turbo never catches up.
