This isn't my video, but I happen to come across this today. Here's a video of this bad fire on this NS C40-9W. Bad engine or turbo or something is wrong.
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Look for this feature to appear in 2014 Lionel Vision line diesel locomotives 
Lionel has already made some "break-down" engines, they'll just have to "tweak" it a little.
It was a steam locomotive in a past life, and just now remembering.
But why didn't they turn the thing off, or was it off?
What happened there was most likely an oil-seal failure on the turbo, which allowed the engine to pull lube oil into the cylinders. The led to a "runaway" diesel- the old 318 Detroit Diesel truck/bus engines were known for this. When this happens, there is no way to shut the engine down other than blocking its air supply, not easily done with something this size. If you listen, it's running at a VERY high RPM. It probably kept running until it ran out of lube oil, or grenaded itself. I'm guessing the latter.
The led to a "runaway" diesel- the old 318 Detroit Diesel truck/bus engines were known for this. When this happens, there is no way to shut the engine down other than blocking its air supply, not easily done with something this size.
On a truck with a manual transmission you can stop, apply the brakes, shift into a high gear and slowly let out the clutch to stall the engine. Of course that isn't an option on a diesel electric locomotive.
If there is no emergency shut down to cut off the air supply a blanket or tarp can be used to cover air intakes. If all else fails discharging a CO2 fire extinguisher into the air intake can shut down a runaway diesel although hitting a hot engine with 100 below CO2 risks serious engine damage. Those fire engines should have tarps and CO2 extinguishers on board. I wonder how this ended?
Originally Posted by mlavender480:
What happened there was most likely an oil-seal failure on the turbo, which allowed the engine to pull lube oil into the cylinders. The led to a "runaway" diesel- the old 318 Detroit Diesel truck/bus engines were known for this. When this happens, there is no way to shut the engine down other than blocking its air supply, not easily done with something this size. If you listen, it's running at a VERY high RPM. It probably kept running until it ran out of lube oil, or grenaded itself. I'm guessing the latter.
I was going to mention that I have a friend that worked on the San Bernardino yards years ago would tell me stories of just that. Basically go get something to drink and wait and once the engine becomes a slug then it was time to get to work.
Or this could be a prototype MTH locomotive...... 
Isn't NS the line that runs by Honey Boo Boo's house?
in the series it's almost always passing at some point in the show.
honey would have got a kick out of that!
I already thought that my Legacy Dash-9 was a great smoker, but now I can see that I have to improve it a bit.
This reminds me...
1. still need to acquire NS dash 9 for my collection
2. Got to remember to upgrade to that new protosound flamethrower function!
I remember a couple of weeks ago Rich was lamenting about why they install smoke units in modern locomotive models like the DASH-9. This video clearly shows why modern model of modern engines still need smoke units. 
This years mosquito abatement program while late, is working quite well.
Originally Posted by pittsburghrailfan:
I remember a couple of weeks ago Rich was lamenting about why they install smoke units in modern locomotive models like the DASH-9. This video clearly shows why modern model of modern engines still need smoke units.
OK, but how does one make the smoke output THAT black???
Wow, now that's a fire...Not sure but it looks like the train was still running. That was the exhaust.. Maybe it has NOS...
He must have used a lot of smoke fluid
or to many pellets!!!!!!
Originally Posted by pittsburghrailfan:
I remember a couple of weeks ago Rich was lamenting about why they install smoke units in modern locomotive models like the DASH-9. This video clearly shows why modern model of modern engines still need smoke units.
Just think how well this would work with 2 or 3 of these units in alashup. 
Ooh, did I say that out loud?
The subtitle to this video could have been "MTH smoke units gone wild".
George
Originally Posted by G3750:
Just think how well this would work with 2 or 3 of these units in alashup.
George
You sir have thrown down the gauntlet.
Originally Posted by CWEX:
Originally Posted by G3750:
Just think how well this would work with 2 or 3 of these units in alashup.
George
You sir have thrown down the gauntlet.
Just havin' fun with Rich.
Now, I guess I'll have to flag myself. 
I dont see anything wrong with it.
Gomez Addams was the engineer, Right?
GE: We bring good things to life!
It's just a "Glitch" !
EM
Originally Posted by G3750:
Just havin' fun with Rich.
Now, I guess I'll have to flag myself.
All in good fun...just playin' with you. 
