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will focus on is coal, one of the most widely used fuels.

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One downside to burning coal is the red hot cinders

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These are basically a series of baffles in the smokebox

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The second line of defense against the escape of red

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coal distribution in the firebox. The two commonly used

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and the "horseshoe" methods.

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scoops across the front and middle of the firebox

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then create a heel of coal at the back of the firebox.

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up to the door.

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Large quantities of coal aren't thrown to the front

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supply, in shovel-range, for the rest of the trip.

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the fireman also has the responsibility of monitoring

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standpipe fed by natural mountain spring water.

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is this tender tank dipstick in the cab.

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Water in the boiler is monitored by two water glasses.

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Here I crack the drain valve to "bounce" the water

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Water is injected into the boiler with, in this case, 2

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This is the overflow valve, it is opened to purge

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The starting valve is then pulled to the "prime" position.

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The squirt hose is also used to clean up the cab.

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If excess water needs to be removed, the fireman

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restore the normal operating water level in the boiler.

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switches, cinders, obstructions, or any other dangers.

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going around left-hand curves.

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A fireman must also always be aware of their surroundings.

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and plan accordingly. For instance, safety valves lifting

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How To Fire a Full-Size Coal-Burning Steam Locomotive [4K]
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2018Oct 18
•This video shows most of the main responsibilities that a coal-burning steam locomotive fireman has to deal with on the railroad. •Due to many people asking, more content can be found here: •This was filmed on the Cumbres and Toltec Scenic Railroad in southern Colorado/ northern New Mexico inside Denver and Rio Grande Western K-36 class locomotive #488. •Copyright 2018 Jeff Berrier All Rights Reserved

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