Re: SP 4449 - A common sight along in Columbia River Gorge
Author: Steve Carter
Date: 04-13-2018 - 13:55
Jim G. Wrote:
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> Question about 4449's operation: How come the
> smoke from the engine is not black from combustion
> ?????
>
> Sincerely,
> Jim G.
The crew members of the 4449 are experienced and professional. My understanding is that if there was black smoke, the fireman would be considered to be doing a poor job. What you are seeing is mostly steam. When it ran last summer, there was virtually no steam plume visible due to the air temperature.