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The morning mixed freight is climbing the grade out of Armstrong when it comes to an unscheduled stop. GTW 5946 releases a large puff of smoke and requires attention from the crew. After about 20mins they are on their way, any guesses on the problem?
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Caption: The morning mixed freight is climbing the grade out of Armstrong when it comes to an unscheduled stop. GTW 5946 releases a large puff of smoke and requires attention from the crew. After about 20mins they are on their way, any guesses on the problem?

Photographer:
Richard Hart [200] (more) (contact)
Date: 09/29/2015 (search)
Railway: Canadian National (search)
Reporting Marks: CN 5406 (search)
Train Symbol: Not Provided
Subdivision/SNS: Okanagan (search)
City/Town: Armstrong (search)
Province: British Columbia (search)
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4 Comments
  1. rsmith
    October 31, 2015 at 10:15 pm

    Burned out a traction motor maybe?

  2. Dave Brook
    November 1, 2015 at 11:07 am

    I think Mr. Smith has it; otherwise perhaps a stuck brake shoe?

  3. Spallumcheen
    November 1, 2015 at 7:23 pm

    Traction motor was my first thought.

  4. Stuart Streit
    November 2, 2015 at 12:20 pm

    Smoke from an electrical fire is usually black, whereas brake shoe smoke is normally bluish. My guess is stuck brakes, especially given that the crew carried on.
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