While working on my Spokane International Railroad book, I came across a photo of a steam locomotive crossing the wooden Howe Trestle at Bonners Ferry, ID. with the engineer looking down at what appears to be steel pipe water nozzles spraying water right behind the driver wheels. It's obvious that it is for fire prevention, but I'm curious if this was a common practice for steam railroads to equip their steam engines with water spray nozzles. Maybe this practice was unique to the Spokane International?
Thank you in advance for any input.
Talk to ya later,
Dale Jones
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