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The Day Western Maryland No. 502 went up in smoke!!!!
Author: admin | Category: western maryland
The Day western maryland No. 502 went up in smoke. July 2005 This video is the only one of it’s kind. You’ll hear on here how they even tryed to start it back up, which I thought was stupit. This Locomotive is ex. Reading Company.
Duration : 0:2:30
Tags: 501, 502, 734, Locomotives, Maryland, Railroad, Scenic, stack, steam, talk, Western
April 2nd, 2009 at 8:16 am
Being from that …
Being from that area and acquainted with those in “authority” over that mess it’s been a constant source of amazement that they haven’t managed to burn up, wreck or explode the steam locomotive yet. Proof that God has mercy on fools and children.
April 2nd, 2009 at 8:16 am
either that or it …
either that or it just commited suicide.
April 2nd, 2009 at 8:16 am
First rule of …
First rule of railroading,. If it starts to smoke when and where it shouldnt, bad order it, and park it. Seriously, If the prime mover is smoking that much when its not cranked over, Why would you even think of trying to fire it up?
April 2nd, 2009 at 8:16 am
could they have had …
could they have had the diesel helper to supply the passenger cars with power, and for safety reasons, like air for the car brakes and stuff, in emergency situations?…
April 2nd, 2009 at 8:16 am
Ya I don’t think …
Ya I don’t think they really need it
I mean i’ve seen videos of 2-8-0s in the
50s pulling frieght trains twice as long as that on that same route.Nice video:)
April 2nd, 2009 at 8:16 am
What I cant figure …
What I cant figure is why they even have the diesel engine on the string, like its helping. Im sure the steam engine could handle it just fine. Why do they need it?
April 2nd, 2009 at 8:16 am
I think it was a …
I think it was a prediction of the Playoffs 3 years later.
April 2nd, 2009 at 8:16 am
Why is that painted …
Why is that painted in Ravens colors?
April 2nd, 2009 at 8:16 am
It’s a GP30. Former …
It’s a GP30. Former reading.
April 2nd, 2009 at 8:16 am
I can’t tell …
I can’t tell diesels apart. What is that poor suffering engine, a GP-something? Beautiful steamer, I always liked the fireball logo, and the coaches are lovely. Looks like a trip to Maryland’s in order.
April 2nd, 2009 at 8:16 am
Great video, 5 …
Great video, 5 stars! whats wrong with the diesel?
April 2nd, 2009 at 8:16 am
Its smoking more …
Its smoking more than the steam engine.
April 2nd, 2009 at 8:16 am
Bad day. How did …
Bad day. How did that big guy get on the roof?
I believe this was God’s work, punishing the Railroad for painting a diesel in the “Baltimore Ravens” scheme.
April 2nd, 2009 at 8:16 am
First of all it …
First of all it looks and appears to be problem with the Turbo. It appears not to be a serious fire. Problem with local fire departments responding to incidents like this is there first action is to soak the entire engine including the high volatage cabinet that is right next to the turbo. Also if you look where the engine is at it is fouling the switch so 734 can not get into position with out side swiping the 502. That is why they run with power on the end when they run large trains.
April 2nd, 2009 at 8:16 am
Houston… We have …
Houston… We have us a Smoker….
April 2nd, 2009 at 8:16 am
The heat from …
The heat from everything melting is why they repainted the 502 Ex Reading Company Unit.
Len.
April 2nd, 2009 at 8:16 am
I thought the fire …
I thought the fire was bigger than that and that’s why they had to repaint it.
April 2nd, 2009 at 8:16 am
BURN DIESEL BURN is …
BURN DIESEL BURN is all I got to say about that. I don’t give a care for diesels. Go back to steam I say.
April 2nd, 2009 at 8:16 am
Friggin’ hilarious! …
Friggin’ hilarious!! Worthless diesel!! Bring back steam!!
April 2nd, 2009 at 8:16 am
Thats Sad A Diesel …
Thats Sad A Diesel Cant Keep Up With A Steammer. I SAY GO BACK 2 STEAM!!!!!!!!!!!
April 2nd, 2009 at 8:16 am
What was that I …
What was that I heard about diesels being more efficient and needing less maintenance than a steamer? hmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm?
April 2nd, 2009 at 8:16 am
Yes I agree on the …
Yes I agree on the stack talk, you should had heard it before they even got to this point on the grade. 734 was slipping a lot and you could hear the echo’s 2 miles away. It sounded like thunder.
Len.
April 2nd, 2009 at 8:16 am
Forget the Diesel …
Forget the Diesel blowing up. This is some of the best stack talk I have heard.
April 2nd, 2009 at 8:16 am
They should have …
They should have uncoupled 502 and let 734 pull the train on to Frostburg. In addition they needed to have 501 come and tow 502 to the shop. What sounds did 502 make just before the heavy smoke? Any exhaust howling or any pops and a blast of steam sound?
April 2nd, 2009 at 8:16 am
i dont exactly like …
i dont exactly like seeing diesel engines breaking down or wrecking cuz, well… ITS NOT GOOD. However, i laugh at the irony of it.