Hot Water Wrote:
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> ke6qr Wrote:
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> > In my earlier request for info about steam
> (1940s
> > era) with ATS I was told the train air would be
> > dumped upon activation. However, assuming the
> > engineer was incapacitated (Heart attack,
> > stroke)would the throttle remain on with steam
> > working against the brakes?
>
> Yes, until the Fireman, or the Head Brakeman, shut
> off the throttle. Remember,,,,,,there were ALWAYS
> at least two people in the cab of every steam
> locomotive.