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Post by Deleted on Mar 20, 2022 14:28:47 GMT
Note before the train ends, you'll see sparks off one of the well car axles. It's between 2:45-2:52.
Here is video I recorded back on Tuesday March 8th, 2022 in Madison Ohio of HUGE LONG CSX westbound intermodal train I017 with 174 platforms / wells of trailers & containers, lead by YN3 AC4400CW #5120 with a decent sounding Nathan 5 chime K5LA train horn + Mid DPU distributed power unit YN3 AC4400CW #569.
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Post by ptc on Mar 20, 2022 15:00:20 GMT
Boy, you have to look close to see the sparks.
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Post by fabforrest on Mar 20, 2022 15:32:44 GMT
Well, I looked three times and never did see them.
I don’t really know much about real train operations. (There are those who would say I don’t know much about model train operations either.). Would these sparks indicate a problem of some magnitude or not?
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Post by highvoltage on Mar 21, 2022 13:12:53 GMT
Probably a wheel bearing that's starting to go. I think I saw a couple of flashes, but wasn't sure.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 21, 2022 14:17:39 GMT
Would these sparks indicate a problem of some magnitude or not? Yes, means it's going to turn into a hotbox eventually. Usually from a sticking brake.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 21, 2022 14:17:55 GMT
I think I saw a couple of flashes, but wasn't sure. Yep, that's it!!
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