That is really neat, I did not know that this was done, thanks for posting the photo and the great writeup.
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| Posted by Dana M. on March 27, 2014 | |
I would think that with all the technology this country had in the heyday of steam that the addition of a steam water siphon could have been put on all steam locomotives and used on an "as-needed" basis. I wonder why this was never done? Unless it had something to do with the minor 'problems' described - needing a strainer to keep debris out of the water, and the warming of the water by the steam impairing the locomotives injectors and performance. But still...! It could have been done right?
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| Posted by Tugboat on March 27, 2014 | |
Thats really neat. But how do they treat the water prior to injecting it into the vessel?
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must make the crews of 4449 and 8444 shudder to think what might be accumulating in the bottom of their boilers.
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As others have said, informative shot. But also excellent processing and has that great logging RR feel. Loving these shots of #1 (or #3 as us Cass fans will always think of her.)
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| Posted by Mark on March 27, 2014 | |
I have heard that steam locomotives require treated water, or to have an additive mixed with the water before it went into the boiler. Was there a system for doing so in this instance, or do those locomotives not require it? Also if the tender is not insulated, did the water inside ever freeze in the winter? Thanks, it is a great photo!
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